Section 42
Cognizance of offences.
The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
About this Act
An Act to provide for civil liability for nuclear damage and prompt compensation to the victims of a nuclear incident through a no-fault liability regime channeling liability to the operator, appointment of Claims Commissioner, establishment of Nuclear Damage Claims Commission and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial
Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act:
Provided that cognizance of such offence shall not be taken except on a complaint made by the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government.
Provided that cognizance of such offence shall not be taken except on a complaint made by the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government.