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The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958

For vexatious delay

In force Act 9 of 1901 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1901

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Section 52 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with for vexatious delay. Any officer or person exercising powers under this Act, who vexatiously and unnecessarily delays forwarding to a [Deputy Commissioner] any person arrested or any articles seized under this Act shall, on conviction before a [Judicial Magistrate] of the first class, be punished with fine which may ext

Any officer or person exercising powers under this Act, who vexatiously and unnecessarily delays forwarding to a 4[Deputy Commissioner] any person arrested or any articles seized under this Act shall, on conviction before a 3[Judicial Magistrate] of the first class, be punished with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.

Section 52, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).

Questions about Section 52

What does Section 52 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?

Section 52 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "For vexatious delay". Any officer or person exercising powers under this Act, who vexatiously and unnecessarily delays forwarding to a [Deputy Commissioner] any person arrested or any articles seized under this Act shall, on conviction before a [Judicial Magistrate] of the first class, be punished with fine which may ext

How do I find court cases under Section 52 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise 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 Excise Act 52, section 52 Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 52 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act enacted?

Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act was enacted in 1901 as Act 9 of 1901. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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