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Offences under the Act to be cogmzablc.-( I) Notwithstanding anythmg contamed m the Code of Crimmal P10cedure, 1898 (Central Act 5 of 1898) any offence under this Act shall be deemed to be a cognizable offence within the meaning of that Code. (2) No court below that of a Magistrate of the First Class shall try any offence under this Act.