Section 6

Cognizance of offences.

The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954

  • Act 27 of 1954
  • Ministry of Culture
About this Act

An Act to provide for delivery of books to the National Library and other public libraries.

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    (1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act save on complaint made by an officer empowered in this behalf by the Central Government by a General or special order.
     (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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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