Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable

Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable. -

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, every offence punishable under this Act shall be a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
2. (2) No person accused of an offence punishable under this Act shall, if in custody, be released on bail or on his own bond unless the Public Prosecutor has been given an opportunity to oppose the application for such release.