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Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018

Case before high Court to be heard by not less than two Judges

In force Act 4 of 2018 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 2018

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Section 16 of Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018 deals with case before high Court to be heard by not less than two Judges. When an appeal has been filed before the High Court under section-15, it shall be heard by a bench of not less than two Judge of the High Court, and shall be decided in accordance with the opinion of such Judges or of the majority, if any, of such Judges.

(1) When an appeal has been filed before the High Court under section-15, it shall be heard by a bench of not less than two Judge of the High Court, and shall be decided in accordance with the opinion of such Judges or of the majority, if any, of such Judges.

(2) Where there is no such majority, the Judges shall state the point of law upon which they differ and the case shall then be heard upon the point only by one or more of other Judges of the High Court and such point shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of Judges who have heard the case including those who first heard it.

Section 16, Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018 (Act 4 of 2018).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act is headed "Case before high Court to be heard by not less than two Judges". When an appeal has been filed before the High Court under section-15, it shall be heard by a bench of not less than two Judge of the High Court, and shall be decided in accordance with the opinion of such Judges or of the majority, if any, of such Judges.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act?

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When was the Bihar Electricity Duty Act enacted?

Bihar Electricity Duty Act was enacted in 2018 as Act 4 of 2018. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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