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10. Learned Counsel appearing for the accused persons contended that Section 12A of the Essential Commodities Act speaks about the constitution of the Special Courts. Section 12A of the Essential Commodities Act lays down as to which Officers can be appointed as Special Judges for the purposes of trying cases under the Essential Commodities Act. Section 12AA of the Essential Commodities Act (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') reads as :

Offences triable by Special Courts :
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code.