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The Factory Act , 1948

Limitation of prosecutions

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 106 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with limitation of prosecutions. No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act unless complaint thereof is made within three months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of an Inspector: Provided that where the offence consists of disobeying a written order made b

No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act unless complaint thereof is made within three months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of an Inspector:

Provided that where the offence consists of disobeying a written order made by an Inspector, complaint thereof may be made within six months of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed. 4[Explanation .- For the purposes of this section- (a) in the case of a continuing offence, the period of limitation shall be computed with reference to every point of time during which the offence continues; 1 Ins. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 2 Now a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class (Criminal Procedure Code, 1973) 3 Now a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class (Criminal Procedure Code, 1973) 4 Explanation ins. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) Sec. 106A (b) where for the performance of any act time is granted or extend on an application made by the occupier or manager of a factory the period of limitation shall be computed from the date on which the time so granted or extended expired.] 1[106A. Jurisdiction of a court for entertaining proceedings, etc. for offence .- For the purposes of conferring jurisdiction on any court in relation to an offence under this Act or the rules made thereunder in connection with the operation of any plant, the place where the plant is for the time being situate shall be deemed to be the place where such offence has been committed.] CHAPTER XI SUPPLEMENTAL

Section 106, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 106

What does Section 106 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 106 of the Factory Act is headed "Limitation of prosecutions". No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act unless complaint thereof is made within three months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of an Inspector: Provided that where the offence consists of disobeying a written order made b

How do I find court cases under Section 106 of the Factory 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: Factory Act 1948 106, section 106 Factory Act 1948, section 106 of the Factory Act . Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Factory Act enacted?

Factory 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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