Section24
The Enemy Property Act, 1968

Certain orders made under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, to continue in force

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 Instruments 1

Section 24 of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with certain orders made under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, to continue in force. ] Every order which was made under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, by the Central Government or by the Custodian of Enemy Property for India appointed under those Rules, relating to enemy property and which was in force immediately before the expiration thereof shall, in so far as such order is no The Act came into force on 10 Jul 1968.

1[(1)] Every order which was made under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, by the Central Government or by the Custodian of Enemy Property for India appointed under those Rules, relating to enemy property and which was in force immediately before the expiration thereof shall, in so far as such order is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to continue in force and to have been made under this Act.

2[(2) Every order which was made under the Defence of India Rules, 1971 by the Central Government or by the Custodian of Enemy Property for India appointed under those Rules relating to enemy property and which was in force immediately before the expiration thereof shall, in so far as such order is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to continue in force and to have been made under this Act.]

Section 24, The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (Act 34 of 1968).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

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Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Enemy Property Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Enemy Property Act is headed "Certain orders made under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, to continue in force". ] Every order which was made under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, by the Central Government or by the Custodian of Enemy Property for India appointed under those Rules, relating to enemy property and which was in force immediately before the expiration thereof shall, in so far as such order is no

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Enemy Property Act 1968, section 24 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 24 of the Enemy Property Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Enemy Property Rule, 2015 (2015).

When did Section 24 of the Enemy Property Act come into force?

Section 24 of the Enemy Property Act, cited as Enemy Property Act 1968 24, 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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