Delhi Development Act, 1957 · Chapter VII: Supplemental and Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 50: Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties
Notwithstanding anything contained in [section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any court of a Metropolitan Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by this Act in excess of its powers under the said section.
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