Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard
Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 deals with persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard. If, at any stage of the inquiry, the Commission,-- (a) considers it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person; The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1952.
1[8B. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.--If, at any stage of the inquiry, the Commission,--
(a) considers it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person; or
(b) is of opinion that the reputation of any person is likely to be prejudicially affected by the inquiry,
the Commission shall give to that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the inquiry and to produce evidence in his defence:
Provided that nothing in this section shall apply where the credit of a witness is being impeached.]
Section 8B, The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952).
Cross-references
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Related judgements & precedents
These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.
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Alok Kumar v. Chairman, SIDCUL Enquiry Commission
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
Commissions of Inquiry Act s.8-B notice must reflect formation of opinion and the material relied on; vague notices quashed; fresh notices only if material exists. DATE VERIFIED 2011-11-28 (order-5.pdf). Commission was appointed under s.3.
On this section: Court quashed vague s.8-B notices lacking material/opinion particulars.
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Questions about Section 8B
What have the courts held on Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act?
Alok Kumar v. Chairman, SIDCUL Enquiry Commission (28 Nov 2011) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Court quashed vague s.8-B notices lacking material/opinion particulars.
How do I find court cases under Section 8B 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 8B, section 8B Commissions Inquiry Act 1952, section 8B 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. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with Alok Kumar v. Chairman, SIDCUL Enquiry Commission (28 Nov 2011).
What should I read with Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?
Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 8B, 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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