October 30, 2026

Section 79 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Magistrate’s Power to Impose Enhanced Punishment

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — back to Table of Contents

Section 79. Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced punishment

Notwithstanding Section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a court of ordinary jurisdiction may pass any sentence authorised by this Act, except a sentence of imprisonment exceeding six years, in excess of its powers under that section.