Section18
The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968

Jurisdiction to try offences

In force Act 16 of 1968 As on 23 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 1968

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Section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968 deals with jurisdiction to try offences. No Court inferior to that of a [Magistrate of the First Class] shall try an offence punishable under this Act.

No Court inferior to that of a 3[Magistrate of the First Class] shall try an offence punishable under this Act.

Section 18, The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968 (Act 16 of 1968).

Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act deal with?

Section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act is headed "Jurisdiction to try offences". No Court inferior to that of a [Magistrate of the First Class] shall try an offence punishable under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act 18, section 18 Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act was enacted in 1968 as Act 16 of 1968. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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