Provided that the Magistrate may, in his discretion, order that any part of such property be returned to the persons appearing to him to be entitled thereto.

Cognizability, bailability and jurisdiction Cognizability, bailability and jurisdiction.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023—

1. (i) offences under sections 3, 5, 7 and 8 of this Act shall be cognizable and bailable, and offences under sections 4, 6, 9, 10 and 12 shall be cognizable and non-bailable;
2. (ii) no court inferior to that of a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.