(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Cognizance of offences shall be enforced across all industrial premises, factories, mines, and workplaces throughout India.
(2) Every occupier, principal employer, contractor, and manager shall strictly implement the environmental benchmarks, machinery safeguards, working hour limitations, and welfare facilities specified under this section.
(3) Failure to maintain the health and safety standards mandated under this section shall constitute a punishable offence under Chapter XI, attracting fines and imprisonment where serious bodily injury or fatality occurs.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 92
Section 92 of the Code regulates the cognizance of offenses, providing that no court shall take cognizance of any offense under this Code except upon a complaint in writing made by an Inspector-cum-Facilitator or an authorized officer.
In defending management against prosecution, scrutinize the inspector's authorization credentials and written complaint. If the complaint was filed by an unauthorized officer or without prior written sanction, file a Section 482 CrPC / Section 528 BNSS quashing petition.