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CHAPTER XI OFFENCES

Section 78: Power to investigate offences

The Information Technology Act, 2000

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), a police officer not below the rank of 1[Inspector] shall investigate any offence under this Act.

Footnotes in the official text

  1. 1.Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 39, for “Deputy Superintendent of Police” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

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