Penalty for contravention of section 12
Section 13 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with penalty for contravention of section 12. Whoever contravenes any provisions of section 12 shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years and with fine. The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
Whoever contravenes any provisions of section 12 shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years and with fine.
Section 13, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
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Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Coinage Act is headed "Penalty for contravention of section 12". Whoever contravenes any provisions of section 12 shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years and with fine.
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Coinage 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: Coinage Act 2011 13, section 13 Coinage Act 2011, section 13 of the Coinage 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 13 of the Coinage Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 12 (Prohibition of making or melting or destruction of coins), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 13 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 13, came into force on 28 Mar 2012, having been enacted on 01 Sep 2011. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 12. Prohibition of making or melting or destruction of coins358 words
- 2. Definitions291 words
- 27. Repeal and savings276 words
- 16. Offences by companies263 words
- 9. Power to certain persons to cut, diminished or defaced coins196 words
- 6. Coin when a legal tender185 words
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