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Section 58, Intelligence Organisations (Restriction on Rights) Act, 1985 [S1T-DD7]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 July 1986 by S.O. 330(E) [N12-323].

In Intelligence Organisations (Restriction on Rights) Act, 1985 [A10-XFJ]. This text from 21 July 1986. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 58, Intelligence Organisations (Restriction on Rights) Act, 1985 [S1T-DD7]. Machine: S1T-DD7.

58. 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, Intelligence Organisations (Restriction on Rights) Act, 1985 [S1TBNA] (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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