Section6
The Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, 1961

Penalty for disobedience of order made under Section 3 or Section 4

In force Act 11 of 1961 As on 24 Oct 2026

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Act 11 of 1961

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Section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, 1961 deals with penalty for disobedience of order made under Section 3 or Section 4. Any person who, after the publication of an order under sub-section (3) of Section 3 or sub-section (3) of Section 4 or after an order under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of Section 4 is served on him, and during the period such order remains in force- (a) organises or is responsible for the co

(1) Any person who, after the publication of an order under sub-section (3) of Section 3 or sub-section (3) of Section 4 or after an order under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of Section 4 is served on him, and during the period such order remains in force- (a) organises or is responsible for the conduct of the performance prohibited thereby or any performance substantially the same as the performance so prohibited; or (b) does or permits any act in disobedience of such order; or (c) being the owner or occupier, or having the use of any public place, opens, keeps or uses or permits the same to be opened, kept or used for any such performance; shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

(2) Any person who with the knowledge that an order under Section 3 or Section 4 is in force takes part in the performance prohibited thereby or any performance substantially the same as the performance so prohibited shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Section 6, The Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, 1961 (Act 11 of 1961).

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Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Penalty for disobedience of order made under Section 3 or Section 4". Any person who, after the publication of an order under sub-section (3) of Section 3 or sub-section (3) of Section 4 or after an order under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of Section 4 is served on him, and during the period such order remains in force- (a) organises or is responsible for the co

How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances 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: Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act 6, section 6 Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances 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 6 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Power to prohibit objectionable dramatic performances), section 4 (Power to prohibit objectionable dramatic performances temporarily), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act enacted?

Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act was enacted in 1961 as Act 11 of 1961. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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