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The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Burden of proof in certain cases

In force From 01 Apr 1955 Act 10 of 1955 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 10 of 1955 Ministry Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Enacted 01 Apr 1955 In force 01 Apr 1955

Section 14 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 deals with burden of proof in certain cases. Where a person is prosecuted for contravening any order made under section 3 which prohibits him from doing any act or being in possession of a thing without lawful authority or without a permit, licence or other document, the burden of proving that he has such authority, permit, licence or other do The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1955.

Where a person is prosecuted for contravening any order made under section 3 which prohibits him from doing any act or being in possession of a thing without lawful authority or without a permit, licence or other document, the burden of proving that he has such authority, permit, licence or other document shall be on him.

Section 14, The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 3 Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities

Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Essential Commodities Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Essential Commodities Act is headed "Burden of proof in certain cases". Where a person is prosecuted for contravening any order made under section 3 which prohibits him from doing any act or being in possession of a thing without lawful authority or without a permit, licence or other document, the burden of proving that he has such authority, permit, licence or other do

How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 Essential Commodities Act, section 14 of the Essential Commodities Act. People searching for it also type section 14 of essential commodities 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 14 of the Essential Commodities Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 14 of the Essential Commodities Act come into force?

Section 14 of the Essential Commodities Act, cited as Essential Commodities Act 14, 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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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.