Chapter XIV - Miscellaneous
Section 77
Section 77: jurisdiction of courts
The 2021 replacement allocates specified LLP offences and pending criminal cases to Special Courts, subject to sections 67A and 67B.
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Statutory text
Bare law
Subject to the provisions contained in section 67A and section 67B, on and from the date of establishment or designation of Special Courts under this Act,— (i) the Special Court referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 67A shall have jurisdiction and power to impose punishment under section 30 of the Act; and (ii) the criminal cases against the limited liability partnership or its partners or designated partners or any other person in default filed under this Act and pending before the court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, shall be transferred to the Special Court referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 67A.
Key takeaways
Core rule
The 2021 replacement allocates specified LLP offences and pending criminal cases to Special Courts, subject to sections 67A and 67B.
Practical review
Identify the alleged offence
How the provision works
The 2021 replacement allocates specified LLP offences and pending criminal cases to Special Courts, subject to sections 67A and 67B.
Practical steps
Identify the alleged offence; check the applicable Special Court under section 67A; review whether a pending case must transfer.
Practical preparation
Check these statutory points against the record.
- Identify the alleged offence
- Check the applicable Special Court under section 67A
- Review whether a pending case must transfer.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify the alleged offence
- Check the applicable Special Court under section 67A
- Review whether a pending case must transfer.
Avoid
- Do not apply this provision without checking its stated conditions and cross-references.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: jurisdiction of courts
An LLP fraud case under section 30 is awaiting trial.
Step 1
Identify the relevant section 67A court
Step 2
Check the establishment or designation date
Step 3
Address transfer if applicable.
Outcome
- The specified Special Court has jurisdiction and punishment power under section 77.
Glossary
- Special Court
- A court established or designated under section 67A for LLP Act offences.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 77 provide?
The 2021 replacement allocates specified LLP offences and pending criminal cases to Special Courts, subject to sections 67A and 67B.
What should be checked?
Identify the alleged offence; check the applicable Special Court under section 67A; review whether a pending case must transfer.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026