Section 25Central Act

Section 25: Cognizance of offences.

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable.

(2) An offence under this Act shall be tried summarily by a Magistrate.

Sec 24 — Exposure and abandonment of senior citizen.

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