138 Offences to be tried summarily

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 [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.