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The Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951

Cognizance of offences

In force From 01 Nov 1951 Act 39 of 1951 As on 22 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1951 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 25 Jun 1951 In force 01 Nov 1951

Section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951 deals with cognizance of offences. No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Nov 1951.

(1) No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.

(2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by an inspector within six months of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.

Section 8, The Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951 (Act 39 of 1951).

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages 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: Marking of Heavy Packages Act 8, section 8 Marking of Heavy Packages Act, section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages Act come into force?

Section 8 of the Marking of Heavy Packages Act, cited as Marking of Heavy Packages Act 8, came into force on 01 Nov 1951, having been enacted on 25 Jun 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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