# The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Section 25: Cognizance of offences

- Act: The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Act 56 of 2007)
- Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/senior-citizens-act/section/25/

## Text

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable. (2) An offence under this Act shall be tried summarily by a Magistrate.

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