The Indian Mines Act, 1901, 8 of 1901 (Rep., 4 of 1923)

Section 25. No Court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class or Subdivisional Magistrate shall try a

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

25. No Court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class or Subdivisional Magistrate shall try any offence against this Act or any rule or order thereunder which is alleged to have been committed by any owner, agent or manager of a mine or any offence which is punishable with imprisonment.

Source: India Code