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Appeal - (1) Any person convicted on a trial held by a Special Magistrate under this Act may appeal to the Court of Sessions under section 374 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 which shall be disposed off within 3 months from the date of filing such appeal. (2) If an order of acquittal is passed by the Special Magistrate, an appeal lies to the Sessions Court/High Court.