Section 49, Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 [S1S-GVD]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 October 1983 by S.O. 2966(E) [N12-227].
49. 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, Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 [S1SFCN] (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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