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The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972

Powers of Courts

In force Act 4 of 1973 As on 25 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1973

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Section 3 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 deals with powers of Courts. The powers conferred on Courts by this Act shall be exercised only by the Judicial Commissioner's Court, a Court of Session, a Magistrate of First Class, a Court constituted under the Children Act, or any other Court exercising criminal jurisdiction in the area, and may be exercised by such Courts w

The powers conferred on Courts by this Act shall be exercised only by the Judicial Commissioner's Court, a Court of Session, a Magistrate of First Class, a Court constituted under the Children Act, or any other Court exercising criminal jurisdiction in the area, and may be exercised by such Courts whether the case comes before them originally or on appeal or revision.

Section 3, The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 (Act 4 of 1973).

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act is headed "Powers of Courts". The powers conferred on Courts by this Act shall be exercised only by the Judicial Commissioner's Court, a Court of Session, a Magistrate of First Class, a Court constituted under the Children Act, or any other Court exercising criminal jurisdiction in the area, and may be exercised by such Courts w

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Goa Prevention of Begging 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 Prevention of Begging Act 3, section 3 Goa Prevention of Begging Act, section 3 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Prevention of Begging Act enacted?

Goa Prevention of Begging Act was enacted in 1973 as Act 4 of 1973. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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