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Section 24, Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 [S1W-CWH]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 September 1990 by S.O. 3360(E) [N12-57H].

In Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 [A11-0D5]. This text from 16 September 1990. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 24, Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 [S1W-CWH]. Machine: S1W-CWH.

24. 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 Press Registrar 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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Press Registrar: Section 2, Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 [S1WC60] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Press Registrar" means the Press Registrar General of India appointed under section 5

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Section 24, Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 [S1W-CWH]