The Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 · Chapter VII – Miscellaneous

Section 26 – Cognizance of offences by courts

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

26. Cognizance of offences by courts

(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, save on a complaint made by the Board 1 ***.

2 * * * * *

1. The words "with the previous sanction of the Central Government" omitted by Act 9 of 1995, s. 14 (w.e.f. 25-1-1995).

2. Sub-section (2) omitted by Act 27 of 2014, s. 19 (w.e.f. 18-7-2013).

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