Offences to be cognizable
Section 10A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 deals with offences to be cognizable. Notwithstanding anything contained in [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] every offence punishable under this Act shall be "cognizable ]. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1955.
1[10A. Offences to be cognizable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in 2[the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] every offence punishable under this Act shall be "cognizable 3 ***].
Section 10A, The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955).
Questions about Section 10A
What does Section 10A of the Essential Commodities Act deal with?
Section 10A of the Essential Commodities Act is headed "Offences to be cognizable". [10A. Offences to be cognizable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] every offence punishable under this Act shall be "cognizable ].
How do I find court cases under Section 10A of the Essential Commodities 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: Essential Commodities Act 10A, section 10A Essential Commodities Act, section 10A of the Essential Commodities Act. People searching for it also type section 10aa of essential commodities act and section 10a of essential commodities act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 10A of the Essential Commodities Act come into force?
Section 10A of the Essential Commodities Act, cited as Essential Commodities Act 10A, came into force on 01 Apr 1955, having been enacted on 01 Apr 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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