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86. Magistrate having jurisdiction to try offences.

(a) a Magistrate whose powers are not less than those of a Magistrate of the second class, or
(b) a Magistrate of the third class specially empowered by the District Magistrate in this behalf, shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
[86A. Scales of punishment from the date of publication of this Act.