SECTION 138.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, an offenceunder this Chapter (other than the offence punishable for a term of imprisonment of three years ormore under section 135) may be tried summarily by a Magistrate.

(ABOVE CHANGES VIDE THE FINANCE BILL, 2012)

[OLD- SECTION 138.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the 5 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.]