Bribery
Section 31 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with bribery. A telegraph officer shall be deemed a public servant within the meaning of sections 161, 162, 163, 164 and 165 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
A telegraph officer shall be deemed a public servant within the meaning of sections 161, 162, 163, 164 and 165 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); and in the definition of "legal remuneration" contained in the said section 161, the word Government shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to include a person licensed under this Act.
Section 31, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
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Questions about Section 31
What does Section 31 of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 31 of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Bribery". A telegraph officer shall be deemed a public servant within the meaning of sections 161, 162, 163, 164 and 165 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860);
How do I find court cases under Section 31 of the Indian Telegraph 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: Indian Telegraph Act 1885 31, section 31 Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 31 of the Indian Telegraph 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 31 of the Indian Telegraph Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 161, Indian Penal Code 162, Indian Penal Code 163, Indian Penal Code 164, and on 1 further provision, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 31 of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 31 of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 31, came into force on 01 Oct 1885, having been enacted on 22 Jul 1885. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 7. Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs901 words
- 4. Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses597 words
- 19A. Person exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic communication to give notice325 words
- 16. Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority325 words
- 3. Definitions316 words
- 5. Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages296 words
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