Cognizance of offences

Q: When did Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?

Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 44, came into force on 31 Mar 2022, having been enacted on 31 Jul 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 31 Mar 2022 Act 20 of 2021 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 20 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 31 Jul 2020 In force 31 Mar 2022

Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 deals with cognizance of offences. No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act, except upon a complaint in writing made by any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2022.

(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act, except upon a complaint in writing made by any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.
(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.
Section 44, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021).

Questions about Section 44

What does Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act deal with?

Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act, except upon a complaint in writing made by any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation 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: Marine Aids to Navigation Act 44, section 44 Marine Aids to Navigation Act, section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?

Section 44 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 44, came into force on 31 Mar 2022, having been enacted on 31 Jul 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions479 words
15. Control of local aids to navigation by Central Government435 words
46. Power of Central Government to make rules368 words
52. Repeal and savings298 words
27. Assessment of marine aids to navigation dues and ascertainment of tonnage239 words
6. Central Advisory Committee203 words

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