Section 44: Certain offences cognizable. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal
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44. Certain offences cognizable. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), an offence punishable under section 41 shall be cognizable offence.
Effective date: 1976-01-01
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