Section 64
Section 64 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. When an act or omission would, if a person were under or over a certain age, be an offence punishable under this Act, and such person is in the opinion of the Court apparently under or over such age, the burden shall be on the accused to prove that such person is not under or over such age.
(1) When an act or omission would, if a person were under or over a certain age, be an offence punishable under this Act, and such person is in the opinion of the Court apparently under or over such age, the burden shall be on the accused to prove that such person is not under or over such age.
(2) A declaration in writing by a 94[qualified medical practitioner] relating to an employee that he has personally examined him and believes him to be under or over the age set forth in such declaration shall, for the purposes of this Act, be admissible as evidence of the age of the employee.
Explanation .- For the purposes of this section, a 95[qualified medical practitioner] shall have the same meaning as in the Factories Act, %[1948],
Section 64, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).
Questions about Section 64
How do I find court cases under Section 64 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act?
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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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