Section 7: Cognizance of offences

The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 74 of 1950

4 [(1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a person who is a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).]

(2) No Court inferior to that of a presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950
Section	7
Marginal note	Cognizance of offences
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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