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Section 68, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1M-FM7]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 January 1971.

In Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [A10-NDK]. This text from 12 January 1971. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 68, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1M-FM7]. Machine: S1M-FM7.

68. 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 Licensing Authority 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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Licensing Authority: Section 2, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1MDJ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Licensing Authority" means the authority appointed under section 4 to grant licences under this Act

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