Section2
The Insecticides Act, 1968

Application of other laws not barred

In force From 01 Mar 1971 Act 46 of 1968 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1968 Ministry Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1971 Instruments 6

Section 2 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 deals with application of other laws not barred. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law for the time being in force. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1971.

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law for the time being in force.

Section 2, The Insecticides Act, 1968 (Act 46 of 1968).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.

Another 4 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Insecticides Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Insecticides Act is headed "Application of other laws not barred". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law for the time being in force.

How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Insecticides 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: Insecticides Act 1968 2, section 2 Insecticides Act 1968, section 2 of the Insecticides 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 2 of the Insecticides Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 2: most recently SO 2268 (E) 07.07.2020 (2020), then G.S.R. 4212 (E) 28th December 2016 (2016).

When did Section 2 of the Insecticides Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Insecticides Act, cited as Insecticides Act 1968 2, came into force on 01 Mar 1971, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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