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Cognizance

The power, authority, and ability of a judge to determine a particular legal matter. A judge's decision to take note of or deal with a cause.

That which is cognizable to a judge is within the scope of his or her jurisdiction. A Justice of the Peace would not have cognizance of a major criminal matter, for example.

cognizance

1 the right of a court to hear and determine a cause or matter.

2 (US) confession.

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Pathanamthitta (Kerala) [India], Oct 17 ( ANI ): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took cognisance of attack on women journalists by the devotees protesting against the entry of women between the age group of 10 years to 50 years in the Sabarimala temple.

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New Delhi [India], Aug 9 ( ANI ): The Special Court on Thursday took cognisance of prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against journalist Upendra Rai before Special Judge (PMLA), Patiala House, New Delhi on August 6 in a money laundering case for an amount of Rs.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs today took cognisance of the situation and has sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government on the police firing and the prevailing situation in the district.

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This was done after the National Human Rights Commission last month took cognisance of the deaths and asked the government to file a report.

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RK Singh takes cognisance of Bihar explosion

After a Bihar court took cognisance of the allegations against the CM, the ruling Janata Dal ( United) or JD( U) has come in direct confrontation with Rashtriya Janata Dal ( RJD) president Lalu Prasad and Lok Janshakti Party ( LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan.

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The court today took cognisance of the chargesheet and scheduled the next date of hearing on January 3.

ED files chargesheet against businessman Gagan Dhawan

According to reports, the board took cognisance of the psychological report of the accused.