Section41
The Designs Act, 2000

Declaration by infant, lunatic, etc

In force From 11 May 2001 Act 16 of 2000 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 2000 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 25 May 2000 In force 11 May 2001

Section 41 of the Designs Act, 2000 deals with declaration by infant, lunatic, etc. If any person , is by reason of infancy , lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or , if there be none, any person appointe The Act came into force on 11 May 2001.

(1) If any person , is by reason of infancy , lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or , if there be none, any person appointed by any court possessing jurisdiction in respect of his property, may make such statement or a statement as nearly corresponding thereto as circumstances permit, and do such thing in the name and on behalf of the person subject to the disability.

(2) An appointment may be made by the court for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing.

Section 41, The Designs Act, 2000 (Act 16 of 2000).

Questions about Section 41

What does Section 41 of the Designs Act deal with?

Section 41 of the Designs Act is headed "Declaration by infant, lunatic, etc". If any person , is by reason of infancy , lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or , if there be none, any person appointe

How do I find court cases under Section 41 of the Designs 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: Designs Act 2000 41, section 41 Designs Act 2000, section 41 of the Designs Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 41 of the Designs Act come into force?

Section 41 of the Designs Act, cited as Designs Act 2000 41, came into force on 11 May 2001, having been enacted on 25 May 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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