Section98
The Factory Act , 1948

Penalty for using false certificates of fitness

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 98 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with penalty for using false certificates of fitness. Whoever knowingly uses or attempts to use, as a certificate of fitness granted to himself under section 70, a certificate granted to another person under that section, or who having procured such a certificate, knowingly allows it to be used, or an attempt to use it to be made, by another person, sh

Whoever knowingly uses or attempts to use, as a certificate of fitness granted to himself under section 70, a certificate granted to another person under that section, or who having procured such a certificate, knowingly allows it to be used, or an attempt to use it to be made, by another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7[two months] or with fine which may extend to 8[one thousand rupees] or with both.

Section 98, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 98

What does Section 98 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 98 of the Factory Act is headed "Penalty for using false certificates of fitness". Whoever knowingly uses or attempts to use, as a certificate of fitness granted to himself under section 70, a certificate granted to another person under that section, or who having procured such a certificate, knowingly allows it to be used, or an attempt to use it to be made, by another person, sh

How do I find court cases under Section 98 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 98, section 98 Factory Act 1948, section 98 of the Factory 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 98 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 70 (Effect of certificate of fitness granted to adolescent), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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