Persons not obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of goods in certain cases
Section 6A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 deals with persons not obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of goods in certain cases. Except in cases where a Commission is expressly required to inquire into the process of manufacture of any goods, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to compel any person giving evidence before the Commission to disclose any secret process of manufacture thereof.] The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1952.
1 [6A. Persons not obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of goods in certain cases.--Except in cases where a Commission is expressly required to inquire into the process of manufacture of any goods, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to compel any person giving evidence before the Commission to disclose any secret process of manufacture thereof.]
Section 6A, The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952).
Questions about Section 6A
What does Section 6A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act deal with?
Section 6A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act is headed "Persons not obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of goods in certain cases". [6A. Persons not obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of goods in certain cases.--Except in cases where a Commission is expressly required to inquire into the process of manufacture of any goods, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to compel any person giving evidence before the Commiss
How do I find court cases under Section 6A 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 6A, section 6A Commissions Inquiry Act 1952, section 6A 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.
When did Section 6A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?
Section 6A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 6A, 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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