Offences

Q: When did Section 17 of the Citizenship Act come into force?

Section 17 of the Citizenship Act, cited as Citizenship Act 1955 17, came into force on 30 Dec 1955, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 30 Dec 1955 Act 57 of 1955 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 57 of 1955 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1955 In force 30 Dec 1955

Section 17 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with offences. Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [five years], or [with fine which may extend to fifty tho The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1955.

Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ¹ [five years], or ² [with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees], or with both.
Section 17, The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955).

Questions about Section 17

What does Section 17 of the Citizenship Act deal with?

Section 17 of the Citizenship Act is headed "Offences". Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [five years], or [with fine which may extend to fifty tho

How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Citizenship 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: Citizenship Act 1955 17, section 17 Citizenship Act 1955, section 17 of the Citizenship Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 17 of the Citizenship Act come into force?

Section 17 of the Citizenship Act, cited as Citizenship Act 1955 17, came into force on 30 Dec 1955, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

6A. Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord990 words
18. Power to make rules681 words
5. Citizenship by registration638 words
10. Deprivation of citizenship554 words
4. Citizenship by descent523 words
2. Interpretation520 words

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 20 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.