Cognizance of offences

Q: When did Section 40 of the Coffee Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Coffee Act, cited as Coffee Act 1942 40, came into force on 02 Mar 1942, having been enacted on 02 Mar 1942. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 02 Mar 1942 Act 7 of 1942 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 1942 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 02 Mar 1942 In force 02 Mar 1942

Section 40 of the Coffee Act, 1942 deals with cognizance of offences. No court other than the Court of [a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class] shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act. The Act came into force on 02 Mar 1942.

(1) No court other than the Court of ¹[a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class] shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act.
(2) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 35 except on complaint made by an officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government ²[or of the offence specified in sub-section (2) of section 16 except on complaint made by an officer authorised in this behalf either by the State Government or by the Board] or of an offence punishable under any other section except on complaint made with the previous sanction of the Central Government by an officer authorised in this behalf by the Board:
³[Provided that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that the previous sanction of the Central Government shall not be necessary for complaints in such cases or classes of cases as may be specified in the notification.]
Section 40, The Coffee Act, 1942 (Act 7 of 1942).

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Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Coffee Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Coffee Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". No court other than the Court of [a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class] shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Coffee 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: Coffee Act 1942 40, section 40 Coffee Act 1942, section 40 of the Coffee Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 40 of the Coffee Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 16 (Fixation of prices for sale of coffee), section 35 (Failure to register), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 40 of the Coffee Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Coffee Act, cited as Coffee Act 1942 40, came into force on 02 Mar 1942, having been enacted on 02 Mar 1942. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

48. Power of the Central Government to make rules730 words
25. Surplus coffee and surplus pool486 words
3. Definitions418 words
4. Constitution of the Board334 words
20. Export of coffee256 words
29. Information to be supplied to the Board in connection with curing244 words

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