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Section 32, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-792]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 April 1985.

In Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [A10-X60]. This text from 11 April 1985. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 32, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-792]. Machine: S1T-792.

32. 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 National 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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National Authority: Section 2, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T6B2] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "National Authority" means the National Disaster Management Authority established under section 3

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Section 32, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-792]