Section31
The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951

Application of other laws not barred

In force Act 65 of 1951 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 65 of 1951 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 31 Oct 1951

Commencement. 08-05-1952, 15-02-1962

Section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 deals with application of other laws not barred. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not, save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, in derogation of any other Central Act for the time being in force, relating to any of the scheduled industries. The Act was enacted on 31 Oct 1951.

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not, save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, in derogation of any other Central Act for the time being in force, relating to any of the scheduled industries.

Section 31, The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (Act 65 of 1951).

Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Application of other laws not barred". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not, save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, in derogation of any other Central Act for the time being in force, relating to any of the scheduled industries.

How do I find court cases under Section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) 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: Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 31, section 31 Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act enacted?

Section 31 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 31, was enacted on 31 Oct 1951 as Act 65 of 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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