Section 27 of The Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972 — Jurisdiction of court
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
No court inferior to that of a Presidency magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section strictly limits which courts are allowed to handle criminal trials for offences committed under this Act.
- A basic, lower-level court is not permitted to try these cases.
- Only a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class has the legal authority to try someone for breaking these rules.
- This ensures that only experienced, higher-tier local judges handle marine export law violations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a local village court or junior magistrate hear my case if I break this law?
No. The law specifically prevents any court lower than a Magistrate of the first class or a Presidency Magistrate from trying these offences.
2. Does this mean I cannot go to the High Court?
Higher courts (like High Courts or Sessions Courts) have superior authority and can hear appeals or specific matters, but the initial trial must be held by at least a first-class Magistrate.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 27 of The Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972, what is the lowest level of court permitted to try an offence under the Act?
Q2.Under Section 27 of The Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972, what would happen if a Magistrate of the second class attempted to hold a trial for a false return offence?
Q3.Under Section 27 of The Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972, does this restriction on courts apply to the adjudicating officers mentioned earlier in the Act?
Q4.Under Section 27 of The Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972, which of the following courts is explicitly named as having the authority to try an offence?