Application of other laws not barred
Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with application of other laws not barred. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (2 of 1930), and any other law for the time being in force. The Act came into force on 10 Apr 1940.
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (2 of 1930), and any other law for the time being in force.
Section 2, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (Act 23 of 1940).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act is headed "Application of other laws not barred". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (2 of 1930), and any other law for the time being in force.
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics 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: Drugs Cosmetics Act 1940 2, section 2 Drugs Cosmetics Act 1940, section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics 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 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 (2019), then TB Reporting Notification (2018).
When did Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, cited as Drugs Cosmetics Act 1940 2, came into force on 10 Apr 1940, having been enacted on 10 Apr 1940. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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