Penalty for obstructing Inspector
Section 95 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with penalty for obstructing Inspector. Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him 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
Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him 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 an Inspector, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term 1 Sec.94 renumbered as sub-sec.(1) by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) 2 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 3 Subs. for "which may extend to one thousand rupees" by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987). 4 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 5 Subs. for "which may extend to one thousand rupees" by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987). 6 Proviso subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987). 7 Subs. for "which may extend to one thousand rupees" by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987). 8 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 9 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 10 Ins. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) Sec. 99 which may extend to 1[six months] or with fine which may extend to 2[ten thousand rupees] or with both.
Section 95, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
Questions about Section 95
What does Section 95 of the Factory Act deal with?
Section 95 of the Factory Act is headed "Penalty for obstructing Inspector". Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him 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
How do I find court cases under Section 95 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 95, section 95 Factory Act 1948, section 95 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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