Cognizance by Court on a complaint made by officer authorised
Section 180F of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with cognizance by Court on a complaint made by officer authorised. No court shall take cognizance of an offence mentioned in sub-section (2) of section 179 except on a complaint made by the officer authorised.] The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[180F. Cognizance by Court on a complaint made by officer authorised.-- No court shall take cognizance of an offence mentioned in sub-section (2) of section 179 except on a complaint made by the officer authorised.]
Section 180F, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 180F
What does Section 180F of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 180F of the Railways Act is headed "Cognizance by Court on a complaint made by officer authorised". [180F. Cognizance by Court on a complaint made by officer authorised.-- No court shall take cognizance of an offence mentioned in sub-section (2) of section 179 except on a complaint made by the officer authorised.]
How do I find court cases under Section 180F of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 180F, section 180F Railways Act 1989, section 180F of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 180F of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 179 (Arrest for offences under certain sections), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 180F of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 180F of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 180F, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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