Section42
The Gift-tax Act, 1958

Bar of suits in civil court

Spent From 01 Apr 1958 Act 18 of 1958 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 1958 Ministry Finance Enacted 15 May 1958 In force 01 Apr 1958 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 42 of the Gift-tax Act, 1958 deals with bar of suits in civil court. No suit shall lie in any civil court to set aside or modify [any proceeding taken or order made] under this Act, and no prosecution, suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against [the Government or] any officer of the Government for anything in good faith done or intended to be done under this A The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1958.

No suit shall lie in any civil court to set aside or modify [any proceeding taken or order made] under this Act, and no prosecution, suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against [the Government or] any officer of the Government for anything in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

Section 42, The Gift-tax Act, 1958 (Act 18 of 1958).

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Questions about Section 42

What does Section 42 of the Gift-tax Act deal with?

Section 42 of the Gift-tax Act is headed "Bar of suits in civil court". No suit shall lie in any civil court to set aside or modify [any proceeding taken or order made] under this Act, and no prosecution, suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against [the Government or] any officer of the Government for anything in good faith done or intended to be done under this A

How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the Gift-tax 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: Gift Tax Act 42, section 42 Gift Tax Act, section 42 of the Gift-tax 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 42 of the Gift-tax Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 42 of the Gift-tax Act come into force?

Section 42 of the Gift-tax Act, cited as Gift Tax Act 42, came into force on 01 Apr 1958, having been enacted on 15 May 1958. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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