Section 69, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 [S29-1NY]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 April 2020 by S.O. 1292(E) [N12-K73].

In Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 [A11-P29]. This text from 17 April 2020. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 69, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 [S29-1NY]. Machine: S29-1NY.

69. 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 Registrar General 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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Registrar: Section 2, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 [S28ZJF] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under section 6

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