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Section 33, Code of Civil Procedures, 1908 [S15-XW9]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 May 1908.

In Code of Civil Procedures, 1908 [A10-7CK]. This text from 9 May 1908. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 33, Code of Civil Procedures, 1908 [S15-XW9]. Machine: S15-XW9.

33. 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 High Court 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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Court: Section 2, Code of Civil Procedures, 1908 [S15WXF] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act

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