Section 18 of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 – Offences to be cognizable

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Section 18: Offences to be cognizable

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1973), every offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable.

Source: official text of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981.

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