Section 42, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-VYY]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 February 1989 by S.O. 543(E) [N12-4KR].

In Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [A10-ZBJ]. This text from 12 February 1989. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 42, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-VYY]. Machine: S1V-VYY.

42. 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 Commission 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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Commission: Section 2, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1VTPA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3

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