Section 50 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made in this behalf by an officer authorised by the Commission or the Ethics and Registration Board or a State Medical Council for Indian System of Medicine, as the case may be.
Summary
- Courts are not allowed to automatically take notice of crimes defined under this Act.
- A court can only act if it receives a formal written complaint.
- Only specific authorized officials have the power to file these complaints.
- Authorized officials include those from the Commission, the Ethics and Registration Board, or a State Medical Council.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a private citizen file a criminal complaint in court under this Act?
No, the court can only take notice of an offence if the complaint is made by an officer authorized by the Commission, the Ethics Board, or a State Medical Council.
2. Does the complaint have to be in a specific format?
The law requires the complaint to be made in writing.
3. Which organizations can authorize an officer to file a complaint?
The three organizations are the Commission, the Ethics and Registration Board, and the State Medical Council for Indian System of Medicine.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 50 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, what is the mandatory requirement for a court to take cognizance of an offence?
Q2.Under Section 50 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, which of the following people is authorized to file a complaint?
Q3.If an officer from a State Medical Council wants to report an offence under Section 50 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, how must they do it?
Q4.Does Section 50 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, allow a court to act on its own initiative (suo motu) regarding offences under the Act?