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Piracy Act 2001 · As enacted · Part III · Investigation of Offences
12. Offences under this Act to be cognisable and non-bailable
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(1)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, every offence under this Act shall be a cognizable offence and a non-bailable offence, within the meaning of that Act.
(2)
A person suspected or accused of being concerned in committing, or having committed, an offence under sections 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 of this Act shall not be released on bail except by a Judge of the High Court, on exceptional circumstances being shown to exist.