Section 50:
Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties.
Notwithstanding anything contained
in 1[section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any court of a
Metropolitan Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by this Act in excess of its powers under the
said section.
Notes:
1.Subs. by Act 38 of 1984, s. 9, for certain words and figures (w.e.f. 12-3-1985).