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Section 33, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-1AD]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 December 1956.

In Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [A10-FBR]. This text from 1 December 1956. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 33, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-1AD]. Machine: S1E-1AD.

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 Registrar 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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Registrar: Section 2, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under section 6

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Section 33, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-1AD]