Protection of action taken in good faith

In force From 11 Sep 2003 Act 45 of 2003 As on 24 Oct 2026

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

Section 15 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Commission, the Central Vigilance Commissioner, any Vigilance Commissioner, the Secretary or against any staff of the Commission in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act. The Act came into force on 11 Sep 2003.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Commission, the Central Vigilance Commissioner, any Vigilance Commissioner, the Secretary or against any staff of the Commission in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
Section 15, The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (Act 45 of 2003).

Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Commission, the Central Vigilance Commissioner, any Vigilance Commissioner, the Secretary or against any staff of the Commission in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 Central Vigilance Commission Act, section 15 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.

When did Section 15 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act come into force?

Section 15 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, cited as Central Vigilance Commission Act 15, 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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