Composition of Offences

In force From 31 Oct 1970 Act 21 of 1970 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 21 of 1970 Enacted 31 Oct 1970 In force 31 Oct 1970

Section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 deals with composition of Offences. Any offence made punishable by or under this Act, may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded by the Authority or any person authorised by the Authority by general or special order in this behalf. The Act came into force on 31 Oct 1970.

(1) Any offence made punishable by or under this Act, may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded by the Authority or any person authorised by the Authority by general or special order in this behalf.
(2) Where an offence has been compounded the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceeding shall be taken against him in respect of the offence compounded.
Section 29, The Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 (Act 21 of 1970).

Questions about Section 29

What does Section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act deal with?

Section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act is headed "Composition of Offences". Any offence made punishable by or under this Act, may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded by the Authority or any person authorised by the Authority by general or special order in this behalf.

How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development 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: Jammu and Kashmir Development Act 29, section 29 Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act come into force?

Section 29 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, cited as Jammu and Kashmir Development Act 29, came into force on 31 Oct 1970, having been enacted on 31 Oct 1970. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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