Members, etc., to be public servants
Section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 deals with members, etc., to be public servants. Every member of the Commission and every officer appointed or authorised by the Commission in exercise of functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1952.
Every member of the Commission and every officer appointed or authorised by the Commission in exercise of functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 10, The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952).
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Questions about Section 10
What does Section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act deal with?
Section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act is headed "Members, etc., to be public servants". Every member of the Commission and every officer appointed or authorised by the Commission in exercise of functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry 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: Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 10, section 10 Commissions Inquiry Act 1952, section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry 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 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?
Section 10 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 10, came into force on 01 Oct 1952, having been enacted on 14 Aug 1952. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Additional powers of Commission442 words
- 10A. Penalty for acts calculated to bring the Commission or any member thereof into disrepute391 words
- 3. Appointment of Commission352 words
- 5A. Power of Commission to utilise the services of certain officers and investigation agencies for conducting investigation pertaining to inquiry351 words
- 12. Power to make rules311 words
- 7. Commission to cease to exist when so notified169 words
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