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Section 138 of the Customs Act - Offences tobe tried summarily

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Last Updated: 11-09-2026

138. Offences to be tried summarily. -

Notwithstanding anything contained in the [1]Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), an offence under this Chapter other than an offence punishable [2][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.

 

[1] See now the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

[2] Substituted by the Customs, Gold (Control) and Central Excises and Salt (Amendment) Act, 1973 (36 of 1973), sec. 8, for “under clause (i) of section 135" (w.e.f. 1.9.1973).