Section 29, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [S22-CZ9]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 July 2006 by S.O. 860(E) [N12-CQN].

In Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [A11-A5R]. This text from 13 July 2006. 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 29, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [S22-CZ9]. Machine: S22-CZ9.

29. 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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