7. Cognizance of offences.- (1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a person who is a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code. (2) No Court inferior to that of a presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
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