Cognizance of offences by courts
Section 22 of the Depositories Act, 1996 deals with cognizance of offences by courts. No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act or any rules or regulations or bye-laws made thereunder, save on a complaint made by the Central Government or State Government or the Securities and Exchange Board of India or by any person. The Act came into force on 20 Sep 1995.
1 [22. Cognizance of offences by courts.--(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act or any rules or regulations or bye-laws made thereunder, save on a complaint made by the Central Government or State Government or the Securities and Exchange Board of India or by any person.
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Section 22, The Depositories Act, 1996 (Act 22 of 1996).
Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Depositories Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Depositories Act is headed "Cognizance of offences by courts". [22. Cognizance of offences by courts.--(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act or any rules or regulations or bye-laws made thereunder, save on a complaint made by the Central Government or State Government or the Securities and Exchange Board of India or by any
How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Depositories 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: Depositories Act 1996 22, section 22 Depositories Act 1996, section 22 of the Depositories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 22 of the Depositories Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Depositories Act, cited as Depositories Act 1996 22, came into force on 20 Sep 1995, having been enacted on 10 Aug 1996. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 19-IB. Recovery of amounts590 words
- 19-IC. Continuance of proceedings382 words
- 26. Power of depositories to make bye-laws377 words
- 2. Definitions349 words
- 19H. Power to adjudicate314 words
- 23A. Appeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal284 words
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