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Section 65, Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [S18-GK1]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 September 1939.

In Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [A10-ASD]. This text from 10 September 1939. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 65, Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [S18-GK1]. Machine: S18-GK1.

65. 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 Registrar 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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Registrar: Section 2, Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [S18EMR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar appointed under section 3

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