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Section 48, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13-XTG]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 March 1883 by S.O. 3433(E) [N11-AGV].

In Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [A10-527]. This text from 27 March 1883. No other text held.

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48. 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 Board 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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Board: Section 2, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13WCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board established under section 5

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