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Section 38, Indian Museum Act, 1910 [S16-671]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 14 July 1910.

In Indian Museum Act, 1910 [A10-7M6]. This text from 14 July 1910. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 38, Indian Museum Act, 1910 [S16-671]. Machine: S16-671.

38. 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 Director General 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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Director General: Section 2, Indian Museum Act, 1910 [S16535] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director General" means the Director General of Archaeology appointed under section 4

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Section 38, Indian Museum Act, 1910 [S16-671]