Copyright Act, 1957
70. Cognizance of offences –
No court inferior to that of [(Note: Subs.
for "a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class" by
Act 23 of 1983, S.22 (w.e.f. 9-8-1984)) a Metropolitan Magistrate or
Judicial Magistrate of the first class] shall try any offence under this Act.