Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), an offence under this Chapter other than an offence
punishable 1[under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 135 or under sub-section (2) of that section]
may be tried summarily by a Magistrate.
1. Subs. by Act 36 of 1973, s. 8, for "under clause (i) of section 135" (w.e.f. 1-9-1973).