Section 14
Section 14 of Civil Rights. Offences by companies 1. If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was a charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall
Offences by companies 1. If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was a charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly; provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. 2. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (I), where an offence under this Act has been committed with the consent of any director or manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Explanation - For the purpose of this section - Code a. "company" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and b. "director" in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm. [14A. Protection of action taken in good faith 1. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against Central Government or a State Government for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act. 2. No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or a State Government for any damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.]
Section 14, Civil Rights (Act 22 of 1955).
Questions about Section 14
How do I find court cases under Section 14 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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