Section18C
The Enemy Property Act, 1968

Appeal to High Court

In force From 10 Jul 1968 Act 34 of 1968 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 20 Aug 1968 In force 10 Jul 1968

Section 18C of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with appeal to High Court. Any person aggrieved by an order of the Central Government under section 18 of this Act, may, within a period of sixty days from the date of communication or receipt of the order, file an appeal to the High Court on any question of fact or law arising out of such orders, and upon such appeal the Hig The Act came into force on 10 Jul 1968.

1[18C. Appeal to High Court.--Any person aggrieved by an order of the Central Government under section 18 of this Act, may, within a period of sixty days from the date of communication or receipt of the order, file an appeal to the High Court on any question of fact or law arising out of such orders, and upon such appeal the High Court may, after hearing the parties, pass such orders thereon as it thinks proper:

Provided that the High Court may, if it is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing an appeal within the said period, allow it to be filed within a further period not exceeding sixty days.

Explanation.--In this section, "High Court" means the High Court of a State or Union territory in which the property referred to in section 18 is situated.]

Section 18C, The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (Act 34 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 18C

What does Section 18C of the Enemy Property Act deal with?

Section 18C of the Enemy Property Act is headed "Appeal to High Court". [18C. Appeal to High Court.--Any person aggrieved by an order of the Central Government under section 18 of this Act, may, within a period of sixty days from the date of communication or receipt of the order, file an appeal to the High Court on any question of fact or law arising out of such orders,

How do I find court cases under Section 18C of the Enemy Property 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: Enemy Property Act 1968 18C, section 18C Enemy Property Act 1968, section 18C of the Enemy Property 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 18C of the Enemy Property Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 18 (Transfer of property vested as enemy property in certain cases), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 18C of the Enemy Property Act come into force?

Section 18C of the Enemy Property Act, cited as Enemy Property Act 1968 18C, came into force on 10 Jul 1968, having been enacted on 20 Aug 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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