Offences to be tried summarily.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), an offence under this Chapter other than an offence punishable 1[under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 135 or under sub-section (2) of that section] may be tried summarily by a Magistrate.
Note:
1. Sub. by Act 36 of 1973, sec. 8, for under clause (i) of section 135 (w.e.f. 1.9.1973).