Cognizance of offences
Section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 deals with cognizance of offences. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable. The Act was enacted on 29 Dec 2007.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable.
(2) An offence under this Act shall be tried summarily by a Magistrate.
Section 25, The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Act 56 of 2007).
Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable.
How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens 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: Senior Citizens Act 25, section 25 Senior Citizens Act, section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act enacted?
Section 25 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, cited as Senior Citizens Act 25, was enacted on 29 Dec 2007 as Act 56 of 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Application for maintenance488 words
- 6. Jurisdiction and procedure318 words
- 16. Appeals273 words
- 32. Power of State Government to make rules234 words
- 2. Definitions231 words
- 4. Maintenance of parents and senior citizens218 words
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