Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 36 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 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 under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.
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 under this Act.
Section 36, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Apprentices Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Apprentices 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 under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 Apprentices Act 1961, section 36 of the Apprentices Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 36 of the Apprentices Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 36, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions956 words
- 8. Number of apprentices for a designated trade903 words
- 9. Practical and basic training of apprentices876 words
- 7. Termination of apprenticeship contract538 words
- 13. Payment to apprentices487 words
- 24. Constitution of Councils443 words
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