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Offence under the Act to be cognizable. – (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Central Act V 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.