Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act. The Act came into force on 05 Jul 2017.
(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
(2) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government for any damage caused or likely to be caused for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
Section 17, The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 (Act 30 of 2016).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking 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: Anti Hijacking Act 2016 17, section 17 Anti Hijacking Act 2016, section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, cited as Anti Hijacking Act 2016 17, came into force on 05 Jul 2017, having been enacted on 13 May 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Hijacking442 words
- 2. Definitions440 words
- 9. Offences triable by Designated Court336 words
- 18. Powers of investigating officers to seize or attach property239 words
- 7. Jurisdiction218 words
- 11. Provisions as to extradition200 words
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