Procedure and powers of Designated Court regarding offences

(1) The Designated Court may take cognizance of the offence without the accused being committed to it for trial, upon perusing the police report on the facts constituting an offence under this Act or upon a complaint made by an authority authorised by the State Government. (2) While trying an accused person, the Designated Court shall follow the procedure prescribed in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for the trial of warrant cases. (3) The Designated Court shall exercise the power of remand as provided under Section 167 and 309 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in respect of the person sent to it. (4) While considering an offence under this Act, the Designated Court may also try any other offence other than the offence under this Act, for which the accused has been charged in the same trial under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. (5) (i) The offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable. (ii) Provisions regarding bail under Chapter XXXIII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall, subject to the provisions contained in this Act, be applicable, excluding the provision for granting anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.