Proceedings before Commission to be judicial proceedings

In force From 11 Sep 2003 Act 45 of 2003 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 2003 Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Enacted 11 Sep 2003 In force 11 Sep 2003

Section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with proceedings before Commission to be judicial proceedings. The Commission shall be deemed to be a civil court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) and every proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 and for the purpos The Act came into force on 11 Sep 2003.

The Commission shall be deemed to be a civil court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) and every proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 and for the purposes of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 12, The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (Act 45 of 2003).

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Indian Penal Code s. 196 Using evidence known to be false

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act is headed "Proceedings before Commission to be judicial proceedings". The Commission shall be deemed to be a civil court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) and every proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 and for the purpos

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission 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: Central Vigilance Commission Act 12, section 12 Central Vigilance Commission Act, section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission 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 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 196 (Using evidence known to be false), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act come into force?

Section 12 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, cited as Central Vigilance Commission Act 12, came into force on 11 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 11 Sep 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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