Penalty for disobeying prohibition
Section 7 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 deals with penalty for disobeying prohibition. Any person who, after the publication of an order under section (3), sub-section (3), or during the period when an order made under section 4, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), is in force, organizes or is responsible for the conduct of, or who with the knowledge that such an order under section 3
(1) Any person who, after the publication of an order under section (3), sub-section (3), or during the period when an order made under section 4, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), is in force, organizes or is responsible for the conduct of, or who with the knowledge that such an order under section 3 or section 4 is in force takes part in, the performance prohibited thereby or any performances substantially the same as the performances so prohibited, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
(2) Any person who being the owner or occupier, or having the use of any public place, opens, keeps or uses the same for any performance prohibited under section 3 or section 4, or permits the same to be opened, kept or used for any such performance shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 7, The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Penalty for disobeying prohibition". Any person who, after the publication of an order under section (3), sub-section (3), or during the period when an order made under section 4, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), is in force, organizes or is responsible for the conduct of, or who with the knowledge that such an order under section 3
How do I find court cases under Section 7 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 7, section 7 Goa Dramatic Performances Act, section 7 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 7 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Power to prohibit objectionable performances), section 4 (Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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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