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Act 23 of 1940 Cited by 1 provision

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Referred to by 1

1. s. 168

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules 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 and Rules?

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 Rules 2, section 2 Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 2 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. 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 Rules, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules enacted?

Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules was enacted in 1940 as Act 23 of 1940. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

• 168. 134147 words
• 54. Form of order not to dispose of stock11273 words
• 74A. Conditions for licence in Form 25-B5837 words
• 18. Prohibition of manufacture and sale of certain drugs and cosmetics5197 words
• 68B. Delegation of Powers by the Central Licence Approving Authority4452 words
• 65. Condition of licences3128 words

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