Section22
The Enemy Property Act, 1968

Effect of laws inconsistent with the Act

In force From 10 Jul 1968 Act 34 of 1968 As on 21 Oct 2026

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

Section 22 of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with effect of laws inconsistent with the Act. The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, [(including any law of succession or any custom or usage in relation to succession of property)]. The Act came into force on 10 Jul 1968.

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, 1[(including any law of succession or any custom or usage in relation to succession of property)].

Section 22, The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (Act 34 of 1968).

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Enemy Property Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Enemy Property Act is headed "Effect of laws inconsistent with the Act". The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, [(including any law of succession or any custom or usage in relation to succession of property)].

How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Enemy Property Act 1968, section 22 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 22 of the Enemy Property Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Enemy Property Act, cited as Enemy Property Act 1968 22, 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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