Definitions
Section 2 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (1) "High Court" means the Court of the Judicial Commissioner for the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu;
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (1) "High Court" means the Court of the Judicial Commissioner for the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu;
(2) "Government" means the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu;
(3) "Objectionable performance" means any play, pantomime or other drama which is likely to - (i) incite any person to resort to violence or sabotage for the purpose of overthrowing or undermining the Government established by law in India or in any State or Union territory thereof or its authority in any area; or (ii) incite any person to commit murder, sabotage or any offence involving violence; or (iii) seduce any member of any of the armed forces of the Union or of the police forces from his allegiance or his duty, or prejudice the recruiting of persons to serve in any such force or prejudice the discipline of any such force; or (iv) incite any section of the citizens of India to acts of violence against any other section of the citizens of India; or which - (v)is deliberately intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class of the citizens of India by insulting or blaspheming or profaning the religion or the religious beliefs of that class; or (vi) is grossly indecent, or is scurrilous or obscene or intended for blackmail ;
Explanation I .- A performance shall not be deemed to be objectionable merely because in the course thereof words are uttered, or signs or visible representations are made, expressing disapprobation or criticism of any law or of any policy or administrative action of the Government with a view to obtain its alteration or redress by lawful means.
Explanation II .- In judging whether any performance is an objectionable performance, the play, pantomime or other drama shall be considered as a whole.
(4) "Public place" means any building or enclosure, or any place in the open air and any pandal where the sides are not enclosed to which the public are admitted to witness a performance.
Section 2, The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (1) "High Court" means the Court of the Judicial Commissioner for the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu;
How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 2, section 2 Goa Dramatic Performances Act, section 2 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.
What should I read with Section 2 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
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.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc186 words
- 7. Penalty for disobeying prohibition183 words
- 13. Power to make rules175 words
- 4. Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily166 words
- 3. Power to prohibit objectionable performances162 words
- 8. Power to call for information155 words
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