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The Emigration Act, 1983

Act not to apply to certain emigrants

In force From 30 Dec 1983 Act 31 of 1983 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 1983 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 10 Sep 1983 In force 30 Dec 1983

Section 42 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with act not to apply to certain emigrants. Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to apply to-- (a) the recruitment or emigration of any person who is not a citizen of India; The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.

Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to apply to--

(a) the recruitment or emigration of any person who is not a citizen of India;

(b) the control of recruiting in India for the service of foreign States to which the Foreign Recruiting Act, 1874 (4 of 1874) applies.

Section 42, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).

Questions about Section 42

What does Section 42 of the Emigration Act deal with?

Section 42 of the Emigration Act is headed "Act not to apply to certain emigrants". Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to apply to-- (a) the recruitment or emigration of any person who is not a citizen of India;

How do I find court cases under Section 42 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 42, section 42 Emigration Act 1983, section 42 of the Emigration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 42 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 42 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 42, 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.

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