Section 64: Cognizance of certain offences.

The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000Central Act · Act 37 of 2000

No court shall take cognizance--

(a) of an offence under section 56 or section 57 except on the complaint in writing made by the registered proprietor or the registered user of a layout-design in respect of which the offence has been committed;

(b) of an offence under section 58 or section 59 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing.

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Act	The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
Section	64
Marginal note	Cognizance of certain offences.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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