Punishment for contravention in relation to Toxic Chemicals, etc., listed in Schedule 1

In force From 01 Jul 2005 Act 34 of 2000 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 2000 Ministry Chemicals and Fertilizers Enacted 26 Aug 2000 In force 01 Jul 2005

Section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000 deals with punishment for contravention in relation to Toxic Chemicals, etc., listed in Schedule 1. Whoever, in contravention of any provision of this Act, produces, acquires, retains, transfers or uses any Toxic Chemical or Precursor listed in Schedule 1 in the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention for the purposes prohibited to a State Party under the Convention or transfers any Toxic Chemical or The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

Whoever, in contravention of any provision of this Act, produces, acquires, retains, transfers or uses any Toxic Chemical or Precursor listed in Schedule 1 in the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention for the purposes prohibited to a State Party under the Convention or transfers any Toxic Chemical or Precursor listed in Schedule 1 in the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention outside India, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to term of life and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees.
Section 41, The Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000 (Act 34 of 2000).

Questions about Section 41

What does Section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act deal with?

Section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act is headed "Punishment for contravention in relation to Toxic Chemicals, etc., listed in Schedule 1". Whoever, in contravention of any provision of this Act, produces, acquires, retains, transfers or uses any Toxic Chemical or Precursor listed in Schedule 1 in the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention for the purposes prohibited to a State Party under the Convention or transfers any Toxic Chemical or

How do I find court cases under Section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention 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: Chemical Weapons Convention Act 41, section 41 Chemical Weapons Convention Act, section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act come into force?

Section 41 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, cited as Chemical Weapons Convention Act 41, came into force on 01 Jul 2005, having been enacted on 26 Aug 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

7. Powers and functions of National Authority604 words
2. Definitions501 words
56. Power to make rules481 words
18. Registration of person engaged in production, etc., of any Toxic Chemical or Precursor478 words
23. Power of entry, search, seizure and arrest without warrant or authorisation421 words
19. Power of Inspector to inspect any person or place397 words

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