Offences may be tried summarily
Section 21 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with offences may be tried summarily. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), offences under this Act may be tried summarily by a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a Metropolitan Magistrate. The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), offences under this Act may be tried summarily by a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a Metropolitan Magistrate.
Section 21, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Coinage Act is headed "Offences may be tried summarily". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), offences under this Act may be tried summarily by a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a Metropolitan Magistrate.
How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Coinage Act 2011, section 21 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 21 of the Coinage Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently the Coinage (Issue of Commemorative coins on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Madan Mohan Malaviya) Rules, 2011 (2011), then the Coinage (Issue of Commemorative coins on the occasion of 150th year of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India) Rules, 2011. (2011).
When did Section 21 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 21, 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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