Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 22 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done, or intended to be done, under or in pursuance of the provisions of this Act. The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done, or intended to be done, under or in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
Section 22, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Coinage Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done, or intended to be done, under or in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Coinage Act 2011, section 22 of the Coinage Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 22 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 22, 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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