Section155
The Electricity Act, 2003

Special Court to have powers of Court of Session

In force From 10 Jun 2003 Act 36 of 2003 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2003 Ministry Power Enacted 26 May 2003 In force 10 Jun 2003

Section 155 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with special Court to have powers of Court of Session. Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, shall apply to the proceedings before the Special Court and for the purpose of the provisions of the said enactments, the Special Court sh The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.

Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, shall apply to the proceedings before the Special Court and for the purpose of the provisions of the said enactments, the Special Court shall be deemed to be a Court of Session and shall have all powers of a Court of Session and the person conducting a prosecution before the Special Court shall be deemed to be a Public Prosecutor.

Section 155, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).

Questions about Section 155

What does Section 155 of the Electricity Act deal with?

Section 155 of the Electricity Act is headed "Special Court to have powers of Court of Session". Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, shall apply to the proceedings before the Special Court and for the purpose of the provisions of the said enactments, the Special Court sh

How do I find court cases under Section 155 of the Electricity Act?

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When did Section 155 of the Electricity Act come into force?

Section 155 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 155, 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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