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Section 18, Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 [S11-S5B]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 May 1855.

In Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 [A10-399]. This text from 21 May 1855. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 18, Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 [S11-S5B]. Machine: S11-S5B.

18. Cognizance of offences.—(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by the Corporation or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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Corporation: Section 2, Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 [S11RNA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Corporation" means the Corporation established under section 3

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