Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
Section 151B of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable. bailable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under sections 135 to 140 or section 150 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.] The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
1[151B. Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under sections 135 to 140 or section 150 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.]
Section 151B, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 151B
What does Section 151B of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 151B of the Electricity Act is headed "Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable". [151B. Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under sections 135 to 140 or section 150 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.]
How do I find court cases under Section 151B of the Electricity 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: Electricity Act 2003 151B, section 151B Electricity Act 2003, section 151B of the Electricity 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 151B of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 135 (Theft of Electricity), section 140 (Penalty for intentionally injuring works), section 150 (Abetment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 151B of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 151B of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 151B, came into force on 10 Jun 2003, having been enacted on 26 May 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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