Definitions

Q: When did Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 2, 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.

In force From 01 Oct 1952 Act 60 of 1952 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 60 of 1952 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 14 Aug 1952 In force 01 Oct 1952

Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "appropriate Government" means-- (i) the Central Government, in relation to a Commission appointed by it to make an inquiry into any matter relatable to any of the entries enumerated in List I or List II or List III in the Seventh Schedule to The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1952.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "appropriate Government" means--
(i) the Central Government, in relation to a Commission appointed by it to make an inquiry into any matter relatable to any of the entries enumerated in List I or List II or List III in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution; and
(ii) the State Government, in relation to a Commission appointed by it to make an inquiry into any matter relatable to any of the entries enumerated in List II or List III in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution:
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(b) "Commission" means a Commission of Inquiry appointed under section 3;
(c) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
Section 2, The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952).

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s. 3 Appointment of Commission

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "appropriate Government" means-- (i) the Central Government, in relation to a Commission appointed by it to make an inquiry into any matter relatable to any of the entries enumerated in List I or List II or List III in the Seventh Schedule to

How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 2, section 2 Commissions Inquiry Act 1952, section 2 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 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Appointment of Commission), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 2, 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.

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