Offence of molestation to be cognizable, bailable and compoundable.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) an offence punishable under section 4 shall be cognizable and bailable, and no court shall take cognizance of any such offence except upon a report in writing of facts which constitute the offence made by report in writing of facts which constitute the offence made by police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector. Such an offence shall be compundable with the leave of the Court.