Section 45, Delhi High Court Act, 1966 [S1J-WZ2]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 July 1966.

In Delhi High Court Act, 1966 [A10-KQT]. This text from 2 July 1966. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 45, Delhi High Court Act, 1966 [S1J-WZ2]. Machine: S1J-WZ2.

45. 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, Delhi High Court Act, 1966 [S1JVM8] (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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