Cognizance of offence

Cognizance of offence.

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, all offences under this Act shall be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.
2. (2) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a police officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.