[10A. Offences to be cognizable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] every offence punishable under this Act shall be "cognizable ***].
Section 10A: Offences to be cognizable.
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955Central Act · Act 10 of 1955
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Section | 10A |
| Marginal note | Offences to be cognizable. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- inserted, Act 36 of 1967. . Ins. by Act 36 of 1967, s. 9 (w.e.f. 30-12-1967).
- substituted, Act 30 of 1974. . Subs. by Act 30 of 1974, s. 7, for "the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)" (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
- omitted. . The words "and bailable" omitted by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
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