Section 46, Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2023 [S2B-EHZ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 September 2024 by S.O. 2891(E) [N12-NYC].

In Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2023 [A11-TC0]. This text from 27 September 2024. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 46, Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2023 [S2B-EHZ]. Machine: S2B-EHZ.

46. 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 Director-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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Director-General: Section 2, Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2023 [S2BD5Y] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director-General" means the Director-General of Shipping appointed under section 7

Director-General: 24 more definitions.

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