Section 3
Subs. by s. 38, ibid ., for section 77 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
3. Subs. by s. 38, ibid ., for section 77 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
Provided further that the court shall not compound any offence where such offence affects the socio economic conditions of the country or has been committed against a child below the age of 18 years or a woman.
(2) The person accused of an offence under this Act may file an application for compounding in the court in which offence is pending for trial and the provisions of sections 265B and 265C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall apply.
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