Presumption as to certain offences
Section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 deals with presumption as to certain offences. Where a person is prosecuted for committing an offence punishable under sub-section (3) of section 3, the Court shall presume that such person has committed such offence, unless the contrary is proved.] The Act came into force on 04 Feb 1897.
1[3C. Presumption as to certain offences.--Where a person is prosecuted for committing an offence punishable under sub-section (3) of section 3, the Court shall presume that such person has committed such offence, unless the contrary is proved.]
Section 3C, The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (Act 3 of 1897).
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Questions about Section 3C
What does Section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases Act deal with?
Section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases Act is headed "Presumption as to certain offences". [3C. Presumption as to certain offences.--Where a person is prosecuted for committing an offence punishable under sub-section (3) of section 3, the Court shall presume that such person has committed such offence, unless the contrary is proved.]
How do I find court cases under Section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases 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: Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 3C, section 3C Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases 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 3C of the Epidemic Diseases Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Penalty), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases Act come into force?
Section 3C of the Epidemic Diseases Act, cited as Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 3C, came into force on 04 Feb 1897, having been enacted on 04 Feb 1897. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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