The Mines Act, 1952, 35 of 1952 (Rep., Act 37 of 2020)

Section 80. Cognizance Of Offences

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

80. Cognizance Of Offences. —No court inferior to that of ft presidency magistrate[1] or magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act which is alleged to have been committed by any owner, agent or manager of a mine or any offence whioh is by this Act made punishable with imprisonment.

Source: India Code