Section 21: Cognizance of offences

Q: What does Section 21 of The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (TWMDDSPUAA) deal with?

Section 21 TWMDDSPUAA pertains to "Cognizance of offences". It is part of the The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (TWMDDSPUAA) governs cognizance of offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 TWMDDSPUAA still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 TWMDDSPUAA?

धारा 21 TWMDDSPUAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005. Section 21 of The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (TWMDDSPUAA) governs cognizance of offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 TWMDDSPUAA?

Dhara 21 TWMDDSPUAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (TWMDDSPUAA) governs cognizance of offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005?

Cite as: "Section 21, The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (TWMDDSPUAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005, 2005, § 21 (India).

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The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 21

Cognizance of offences

.No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf.

Related Sections

§20

Offences by companies

TWMDDSPUAA

§22

Bar of jurisdiction of civil Courts

TWMDDSPUAA

§1

Short title and commencement

TWMDDSPUAA

§2

Act in addition to other laws

TWMDDSPUAA

§3

Extent and application

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The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 21

Cognizance of offences

.No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf.