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Section 31, Bombay Money-Lenders Act, 1946 [S2E-0AW]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 April 1947 by No. 1582/1947 [N12-QX2].

In Bombay Money-Lenders Act, 1946 [A11-XER]. This text from 11 April 1947. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 31, Bombay Money-Lenders Act, 1946 [S2E-0AW]. Machine: S2E-0AW.

31. 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 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, Bombay Money-Lenders Act, 1946 [S2DZDS] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar appointed under this Act

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