Chapter XIV - Miscellaneous
Section 77A
Section 77A: cognizance of offences
Only the section 67A Special Courts may take cognizance of LLP Act offences, on a written complaint by the Registrar or an authorised officer of at least Registrar rank.
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Statutory text
Bare law
No court, other than the Special Courts referred to in section 67A, shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act or the rules made thereunder save on a complaint in writing made by the Registrar or by any officer not below the rank of Registrar duly authorised by the Central Government for this purpose.
Key takeaways
Core rule
Only the section 67A Special Courts may take cognizance of LLP Act offences, on a written complaint by the Registrar or an authorised officer of at least Registrar rank.
Practical review
Identify the competent Special Court
How the provision works
Only the section 67A Special Courts may take cognizance of LLP Act offences, on a written complaint by the Registrar or an authorised officer of at least Registrar rank.
Practical steps
Identify the competent Special Court; confirm the complaint is written; verify complainant rank and authorisation.
Practical preparation
Check these statutory points against the record.
- Identify the competent Special Court
- Confirm the complaint is written
- Verify complainant rank and authorisation.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify the competent Special Court
- Confirm the complaint is written
- Verify complainant rank and authorisation.
Avoid
- Do not apply this provision without checking its stated conditions and cross-references.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: cognizance of offences
A private complainant asks an ordinary court to take cognizance of an LLP offence.
Step 1
Check the court
Step 2
Check who signed the complaint
Step 3
Verify statutory authorisation.
Outcome
- The section 77A conditions must be met for cognizance.
Glossary
- cognizance
- A court taking judicial notice of an alleged offence for proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 77A provide?
Only the section 67A Special Courts may take cognizance of LLP Act offences, on a written complaint by the Registrar or an authorised officer of at least Registrar rank.
What should be checked?
Identify the competent Special Court; confirm the complaint is written; verify complainant rank and authorisation.
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