The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
Section 15. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
STATE AMENDMENT
Karnataka
Insertion of new section 15A.--In the principal Act, after section 15, the following shall be inserted, namely:--
“15A. Police Officer to take cognizance of an offence suo-motto.--Every Police Officer shall take cognizance of an offence committed in his jurisdiction under this Act, suo motto.”
[Vide Karnataka Act 26 of 2017, s. 7].
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