Composition of certain offences
Section 22A of the Depositories Act, 1996 deals with composition 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 with imprisonment and also with fine, may either before or after the institution of any proceeding, be compounded The Act came into force on 20 Sep 1995.
[22A. Composition 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 with imprisonment and also with fine, may either before or after the institution of any proceeding, be compounded by a Securities Appellate Tribunal or a court before which such proceedings are pending.]
Section 22A, The Depositories Act, 1996 (Act 22 of 1996).
Questions about Section 22A
What does Section 22A of the Depositories Act deal with?
Section 22A of the Depositories Act is headed "Composition of certain offences". [22A. Composition 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 with imprisonment and also with fine, may either before or after the insti
How do I find court cases under Section 22A 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 22A, section 22A Depositories Act 1996, section 22A 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 22A of the Depositories Act come into force?
Section 22A of the Depositories Act, cited as Depositories Act 1996 22A, 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
- 19-IC. Continuance of proceedings382 words
- 26. Power of depositories to make bye-laws377 words
- 2. Definitions349 words
- 19H. Power to adjudicate314 words
- 23A. Appeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal284 words
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