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The Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956

Section 12

In force Act 8 of 1956 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 1956

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Section 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956. Saving of prosecutions under other laws - Where no order under section 3 or section 4 has been made in respect of any performance, nothing in this Act shall bar a prosecution under the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860), or any other law.

Saving of prosecutions under other laws - Where no order under section 3 or section 4 has been made in respect of any performance, nothing in this Act shall bar a prosecution under the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860), or any other law.

Section 12, The Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956 (Act 8 of 1956).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 3
  2. s. 4 Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily

Questions about Section 12

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act 12, section 12 Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, section 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3, section 4 (Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act was enacted in 1956 as Act 8 of 1956. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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