Attempts to commit offences
Section 32 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with attempts to commit offences. Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act shall be punished with the punishment herein provided for the offence. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act shall be punished with the punishment herein provided for the offence.
Section 32, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Attempts to commit offences". Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act shall be punished with the punishment herein provided for the offence.
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 32 of the Indian Telegraph Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 32 of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 32, 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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