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DCS Act 2003

Section 121

In force Act 149 of 2005 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 149 of 2005

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Section 121 of DCS Act 2003. No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate shall try any offence under this Act.

(1) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate shall try any offence under this Act.

(2) No prosecution shall be instituted under this Act without the previous sanction of the Registrar and such sanction shall not be given unless the person concerned has been provided a reasonable opportunity to represent his case.

(3) Every offence under this Act shall, for the purposes of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), be deemed to be a cognizable offence. Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases.

Section 121, DCS Act 2003 (Act 149 of 2005).

Questions about Section 121

How do I find court cases under Section 121 of the DCS Act 2003?

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When was the DCS Act 2003 enacted?

DCS Act 2003 was enacted in 2005 as Act 149 of 2005. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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