1[16. Certain offences to be cognizable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence falling under sub-sections (2), (3) and (4) of section 15
shall be deemed to be cognizable and non-bailable within the meaning of that Code.]
1. Subs. by Act 9 of 2012, s. 2, for sections 15 and 16 (w.e.f. 3-2-1977).