Section 96A
Section 96A of the Factories Act, 1948. Penalty for contravention of the provisions of sections 41B, 41C and41H.
Penalty for contravention of the provisions of sections 41B, 41C and41H. 7* [96A. Penalty for contravention of the provisions of sections 41B, 41C and 41H.
(1) Whoever fails to comply with or contravenes any of the provisions of sections 41B, 41C or 41H or the rules made thereunder, shall, in respect of such failure or contravention, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees, and in case the failure or contravention continues, with additional fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for every day during which such failure or contravention continues after the conviction for the first such failure or contravention.
(2) If the failure or contravention referred to in sub-section (1) continues beyond a period of one year after the date of conviction, the offender shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years.
Section 96A, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 96A
How do I find court cases under Section 96A 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 Jharkhand 96A, section 96A Factories Act 1948 Jharkhand, section 96A of the Factories 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 96A of the Factories Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 41B, section 41C, section 41H, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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.
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