Section12
The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969

Protection for acts done in good faith

In force Act 3 of 1970 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 3 of 1970

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Section 12 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 deals with protection for acts done in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall be instituted against any authority or officer for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule made thereunder.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall be instituted against any authority or officer for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule made thereunder.

Section 12, The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970).

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Protection for acts done in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall be instituted against any authority or officer for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule made thereunder.

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Goa Dramatic Performances 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: Goa Dramatic Performances Act 12, section 12 Goa Dramatic Performances Act, section 12 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Dramatic Performances Act enacted?

Goa Dramatic Performances Act was enacted in 1970 as Act 3 of 1970. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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