The MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS ACT, 2007

OFFENCES AND PROCEDURE FOR TRIAL

Section 25: Cognizance of offences.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable.

(2) An offence under this Act shall be tried summarily by a Magistrate.