Section 190: Cognizance and trial

190. Cognizance and trial.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law but subject to section 193, an offence under this Chapter shall be tried by the Sessions Judge and any aggrieved person may, within thirty days of the passing of the final order, file an appeal against the order in the High Court which shall be heard by a Division Bench of the High Court. (2) The proceedings against a person for being involved in corrupt or illegal practice may be initiated on a complaint made by a person or by the Commission but if a complaint made by the person proves to be false, based on bad faith or is made for any ulterior motive to provide benefit to another person, the complainant shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or with both. (3) The Commission may direct that the summary trial of an offence under this Act may be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XX of the Code. Explanation.—In this section, ― “Sessions Judge” includes an Additional Sessions Judge. 1[190A. Certain offences cognizable.__ Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, offences punishable under sections 174, 176, 177 and 179 shall be cognizable.]

Effective date: 2017-10-02

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