Police Offences Act 1935
37DSummary prosecution of offenders
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37D Summary prosecution of offenders
*[Section 37D Inserted by No. 23 of 1973, s. 2 ]*Notwithstanding any other law or rule of law in force or having effect in the State –
(a) proceedings for an offence under section 37B or section 37C may be taken summarily and a person who is convicted in any such proceedings may be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Part; and
(b) a court of summary jurisdiction has jurisdiction to hear and determine any such proceedings and impose such penalties as are prescribed in this Part.