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Section 17, Family Courts Act, 1984 [S1S-VDD]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 May 1984.

In Family Courts Act, 1984 [A10-WFP]. This text from 24 May 1984. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 17, Family Courts Act, 1984 [S1S-VDD]. Machine: S1S-VDD.

17. 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, Family Courts Act, 1984 [S1STYA] (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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Section 17, Family Courts Act, 1984 [S1S-VDD]