Section19
The Enemy Property Act, 1968

Protection of action taken under the Act

In force From 10 Jul 1968 Act 34 of 1968 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 19 of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with protection of action taken under the Act. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or the Custodian or an Inspector of Enemy Property for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act. The Act came into force on 10 Jul 1968.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or the Custodian or an Inspector of Enemy Property for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

Section 19, The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (Act 34 of 1968).

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Enemy Property Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Enemy Property Act is headed "Protection of action taken under the Act". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or the Custodian or an Inspector of Enemy Property for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 19, section 19 Enemy Property Act 1968, section 19 of the Enemy Property Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 19 of the Enemy Property Act come into force?

Section 19 of the Enemy Property Act, cited as Enemy Property Act 1968 19, 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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