Offence u/s 63 of the Copyright Act is a cognizable offence

Knit Pro International Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. (supreme court of India) Offence u/s 63 of the Copyright Act provides punishment of imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine. Accordingly, Part II of the First Schedule of the Cr.P.C., if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for three years and onwards but not more than seven years the offence is a cognizable offence. Facts- The appellant had filed an application under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. and sought directions from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate for t...