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The Atomic Energy Act, 1962

Offences by companies

In force From 21 Sep 1962 Act 33 of 1962 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 33 of 1962 Ministry Department of Atomic Energy Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 21 Sep 1962

Section 25 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with offences by companies. Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall b The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.

(1) Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:

Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where any offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to, any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary, or other officer shall be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

Explanation.--For the purposes of this section,--

(a) "company" means any body corporate and includes a firm and other association of individuals; and

(b) "director" in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm

Section 25, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).

Questions about Section 25

What does Section 25 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?

Section 25 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Offences by companies". Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall b

How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the Atomic Energy 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: Atomic Energy Act 1962 25, section 25 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 25 of the Atomic Energy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 25 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?

Section 25 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 25, came into force on 21 Sep 1962, having been enacted on 15 Sep 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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