Section 24 — (U.P. Act XXIV of 1953) — Roop's Law Assist Statutes

Section 24. Special powers of Magistrates. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, it shall be lawful for 4 [Chief Judicial Magistrate or Chief Metropolitan Magistrate as the case may be, or Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate or Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate] specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf and trying any case under this Act or any Order or Rule made thereunder to pass a sentence of fine not exceeding 5 [one lakh rupees] on any person convicted for any offence under this Act. _______________________________________________________________________________