Compounding of certain offences
Section 59A of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with compounding of certain offences. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), any offence punishable under this Act, not being an offence punishable with imprisonment only or imprisonment and also with fine, may either before or after the institution of any proceeding, be compounded by the The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.
1[59A. Compounding of certain offences.--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), any offence punishable under this Act, not being an offence punishable with imprisonment only or imprisonment and also with fine, may either before or after the institution of any proceeding, be compounded by the Appellate Tribunal or a court before which such proceeding is pending.]
Section 59A, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).
Questions about Section 59A
What does Section 59A of the Competition Act deal with?
Section 59A of the Competition Act is headed "Compounding of certain offences". [59A. Compounding of certain offences.--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), any offence punishable under this Act, not being an offence punishable with imprisonment only or imprisonment and also with fine, may either before or after the institution
How do I find court cases under Section 59A of the Competition 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: Competition Act 59A, section 59A Competition Act, section 59A of the Competition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 59A of the Competition Act come into force?
Section 59A of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 59A, came into force on 31 Mar 2003, having been enacted on 13 Jan 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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