Clause 17
Repeal and re-enactment of section 39
of Arms and Explosives (Amendment) Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 17 of 23
Clause 17
Section 39 of the principal Act is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Jurisdiction of court
39. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.”.