Section 27: Cognizance of offences
Restricts court cognizance to complaints by the aggrieved woman or an authorised committee officer and prescribes the competent court level.
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Restricts court cognizance to complaints by the aggrieved woman or an authorised committee officer and prescribes the competent court level.
Statutory text
Source transcription: India Code consolidated Act PDF. Check the official source for a live matter.
Rule, authority, record and consequence map
| Related Central Rule | No dedicated Central Rule; read the Act, applicable service rules and State material. |
|---|---|
| Primary authority | Aggrieved woman or authorised Committee officer; Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate |
| Core record | Authorisation and complaint filing proof |
| Compliance consequence | A complaint by an unauthorised person may not satisfy the cognizance requirement. |
Practical example
A criminal complaint under this Act is initiated through the statutorily authorised complainant or committee officer rather than any unrelated person.
Finin2min Q&A
What should an employer or committee do first?
Create the record identified above, check the linked Rule and preserve a dated decision trail. Do not replace the statutory process with an informal HR discussion where the Act applies.
What needs jurisdiction-specific checking?
State rules and notifications, District Officer and Local Committee details, service rules, standing orders, appellate forum and any sector regulator requirements.