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The Factories Act, 1948

Penalty for obstructing Inspector

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 95 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with penalty for obstructing Inspector. Whoever willfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on hi m by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand by an Inspector any registers or other documents in his custody kept in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder, or conceals or prevents any worke

Whoever willfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on hi m by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand by an Inspector any registers or other documents in his custody kept in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder, or conceals or prevents any worker in a factory from appearing before, or being examined by, a n Inspector, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to4[six months] or with fine which may extend to5[ten thousand rupees] or with both.

Section 95, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 95

What does Section 95 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 95 of the Factories Act is headed "Penalty for obstructing Inspector". Whoever willfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on hi m by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand by an Inspector any registers or other documents in his custody kept in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder, or conceals or prevents any worke

How do I find court cases under Section 95 of the Factories 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: Factories Act 1948 Bihar 95, section 95 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 95 of the Factories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Factories Act enacted?

Factories Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 63 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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