Section8C
The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952

Right of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner

In force From 01 Oct 1952 Act 60 of 1952 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 deals with right of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner. examination and representation by legal practitioner.--The appropriate Government, every person referred to in section 8B and, with the permission of the Commission, any other person whose evidence is recorded by the Commission,-- (a) may cross-examine a witness other than a witness produced by it o The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1952.

1[8C. Right of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner.--The appropriate Government, every person referred to in section 8B and, with the permission of the Commission, any other person whose evidence is recorded by the Commission,--

(a) may cross-examine a witness other than a witness produced by it or him;

(b) may address the Commission; and

(c) may be represented before the Commission by a legal practitioner or, with the permission of the Commission, by any other person.]

Section 8C, The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952).

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Questions about Section 8C

What does Section 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act deal with?

Section 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act is headed "Right of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner". [8C. Right of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner.--The appropriate Government, every person referred to in section 8B and, with the permission of the Commission, any other person whose evidence is recorded by the Commission,-- (a) may cross-examine a witness other than a witn

How do I find court cases under Section 8C 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 8C, section 8C Commissions Inquiry Act 1952, section 8C 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 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 8B (Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?

Section 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 8C, 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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