Offences to be cognizable
Section 26 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with offences to be cognizable. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), all offences under this Act shall be cognizable. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), all offences under this Act shall be cognizable.
Section 26, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Emigration Act is headed "Offences to be cognizable". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), all offences under this Act shall be cognizable.
How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Emigration 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: Emigration Act 1983 26, section 26 Emigration Act 1983, section 26 of the Emigration Act. People searching for it also type immigration act 26 b. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 26 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 26 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 26, came into force on 30 Dec 1983, having been enacted on 10 Sep 1983. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions735 words
- 14. Cancellation, suspension, etc., of a certificate583 words
- 22. Requirement, etc., as to emigration clearance576 words
- 11. Application for registration491 words
- 17. Procedure for obtaining permits459 words
- 41. Power to exempt417 words
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