Section 21: Cognizance of offences under this Act.

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 6 of 1978

(1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a report in writing made by a public servant.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Second Schedule to the Code, offences under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978
Section	21
Marginal note	Cognizance of offences under this Act.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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