The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Section 79. Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced punishment.
Notwithstanding anything contained in 1[section 23 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (46 of 2023)], it shall be lawful for the court of ordinary jurisdiction to pass any sentence authorised by this Act, except a sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding six years in excess of his powers under the said section.
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