Act 18 of 1891 to apply to depositories
Section 15 of the Depositories Act, 1996 deals with act 18 of 1891 to apply to depositories. The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 shall apply in relation to a depository as if it were a bank as defined in section 2 of that Act. The Act came into force on 20 Sep 1995.
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 shall apply in relation to a depository as if it were a bank as defined in section 2 of that Act.
Section 15, The Depositories Act, 1996 (Act 22 of 1996).
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Depositories Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Depositories Act is headed "Act 18 of 1891 to apply to depositories". The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 shall apply in relation to a depository as if it were a bank as defined in section 2 of that Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Depositories 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: Depositories Act 1996 15, section 15 Depositories Act 1996, section 15 of the Depositories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 15 of the Depositories Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Depositories Act, cited as Depositories Act 1996 15, came into force on 20 Sep 1995, having been enacted on 10 Aug 1996. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 19-IB. Recovery of amounts590 words
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- 2. Definitions349 words
- 19H. Power to adjudicate314 words
- 23A. Appeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal284 words
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