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Section 16

In force Act 22 of 1955 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 22 of 1955

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Section 16 of Civil Rights. Act to override other laws. Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the provisions of other laws.

Act to override other laws. Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the provisions of other laws. this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, or any customs or usage or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law or any decree or order of any court or other authority. [16A. Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, not to apply to persons above the age of fourteen years. The provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958) shall not apply to any person above the age of fourteen years who is found guilty of having committed any offence punishable under this Act]

Section 16, Civil Rights (Act 22 of 1955).

Questions about Section 16

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Civil Rights?

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: Civil Rights 16, section 16 Civil Rights, section 16 of the Civil Rights. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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.

Other sections of this Act

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