The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 · IX — OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Section 64. Cognizance of certain offences

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

64. Cognizance of certain offences.— 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.

Source: India Code