# The Copyright Act, 1957, Section 70: Cognizance of offences

- Act: The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957)
- In force from: 1958-01-21
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/copyright-act/section/70/

## Text

No Court inferior to that of 1[a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class] shall try any offence under this Act.

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