In force · As amended up to 2026-08
8. Cognizance of offences.— (1) No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.
(2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by an inspector within six months of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.
Source: India Code