Section 57
Section 57 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power under section 49, or conceals or prevents any employee in an establishment from appearing before or being examined by an Inspector, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which shall not be less than twenty-five rupees and whi
Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power under section 49, or conceals or prevents any employee in an establishment from appearing before or being examined by an Inspector, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which shall not be less than twenty-five rupees and which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees. : Where the owner ofmay extend to two human Determination of employer forth. purposes of this Act.
Section 57, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 57
How do I find court cases under Section 57 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments 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: Bombay Shops and Establishments Act 57, section 57 Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, section 57 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments 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 57 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 49, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act enacted?
Bombay Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 79 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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