Immunity from prosecution to addicts volunteering for treatment

Any addict, who is charged with an offence punishable under sub-section (3) of Section 9, voluntarily seeks to undergo medical treatment for de-addiction from a hospital or an institution maintained or recognized by the Government and undergoes such treatment shall not be liable to prosecution under sub-section (3) of Section 9: Provided that the said immunity from prosecution may be withdrawn if the addict does not undergo the complete treatment for de-addiction.