Section 2-A of the Police Act, 1861 (as amended in Uttar Pradesh) operates:

Section 2-A(1) of the Police Act, 1861 (Uttar Pradesh) opens "Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act or in any other law for the time being in force", giving it overriding effect. It does not depend on court approval or on a s.15 proclamation.