Confiscation and forfeiture of property
Section 19 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 deals with confiscation and forfeiture of property. Where any order is made by the Designated Court under section 4 for confiscation of movable or immovable property or both, of the accused, then, such property shall stand forfeited to the Government free from all encumbrances: Provided that the Designated Court may, during the period of such trial, The Act came into force on 05 Jul 2017.
Where any order is made by the Designated Court under section 4 for confiscation of movable or immovable property or both, of the accused, then, such property shall stand forfeited to the Government free from all encumbrances:
Provided that the Designated Court may, during the period of such trial, order that all or any of the properties, movable or immovable, or both, belonging to the accused be attached, and in case such trial ends in conviction, then, the property so attached shall stand forfeited to Government free from all encumbrances.
Section 19, The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 (Act 30 of 2016).
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Questions about Section 19
What does Section 19 of the Anti-Hijacking Act deal with?
Section 19 of the Anti-Hijacking Act is headed "Confiscation and forfeiture of property". Where any order is made by the Designated Court under section 4 for confiscation of movable or immovable property or both, of the accused, then, such property shall stand forfeited to the Government free from all encumbrances: Provided that the Designated Court may, during the period of such trial,
How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 19, section 19 Anti Hijacking Act 2016, section 19 of the Anti-Hijacking 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 19 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Punishment for hijacking), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 19 of the Anti-Hijacking Act come into force?
Section 19 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, cited as Anti Hijacking Act 2016 19, 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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