Section11
Civil Rights

Section 11

In force Act 22 of 1955 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 22 of 1955

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Section 11 of Civil Rights. Enhanced penalty on sub or sequent conviction Whoever having already been convicted of an offence under this Act or of an abetment of such offence is again convicted of any such offence abetment, "[shall, on conviction, be punishable- a.

Enhanced penalty on sub or sequent conviction Whoever having already been convicted of an offence under this Act or of an abetment of such offence is again convicted of any such offence abetment, "[shall, on conviction, be punishable- a. for the second offence, with imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and not more than one year, and also with fine which shall be not less than two hundred rupees and not more than five hundred rupees; b. for the third offence or any offence subsequent to the third offence, with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than two years, and also with fine which shall be not less than five hundred rupees and not more than one thousand rupees.]

Section 11, Civil Rights (Act 22 of 1955).

Questions about Section 11

How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Civil Rights?

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When was the Civil Rights enacted?

Civil Rights was enacted in 1955 as Act 22 of 1955. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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