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The Apprentices Act, 1961

Apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants

In force From 01 Mar 1962 Act 52 of 1961 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 1961 Ministry Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Enacted 12 Dec 1961 In force 01 Mar 1962

Section 28 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants. Every Apprenticeship Adviser and [every Additional, Joint, Regional, Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser] appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.

Every Apprenticeship Adviser and 1[every Additional, Joint, Regional, Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser] appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Section 28, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Apprentices Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Apprentices Act is headed "Apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants". Every Apprenticeship Adviser and [every Additional, Joint, Regional, Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser] appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Apprentices 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: Apprentices Act 1961 28, section 28 Apprentices Act 1961, section 28 of the Apprentices 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 28 of the Apprentices Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 28 of the Apprentices Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 28, came into force on 01 Mar 1962, having been enacted on 12 Dec 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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