Offences and penalties
Section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, 2005 deals with offences and penalties. Any person who, after the commencement of this Act,- (a) performs, permits takes part in or abets, or who, allows in the premises under his control, the performance of any ceremony or act of dedication of a woman as a Devdasi shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2006.
(1) Any person who, after the commencement of this Act,-
(a) performs, permits takes part in or abets, or who, allows in the premises under his control, the performance of any ceremony or act of dedication of a woman as a Devdasi shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years but which shall not be less than two years and with a fine, which may extend to fifty thousand rupees but which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees :
Provided that, when the offence under clause (a) is committed by the parents or relatives of the woman such as brother, sister, uncle or aunt, the offender or offenders shall, on conviction be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to five years but which shall not be less than two years and with a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees but which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees; and
(b) propagates the practice of Devdasi shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years but which shall not be less than one year and with a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees but which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
(2) Any other contravention or violation of the provisions of this Act or rules made thereunder or orders, if any, issued by the Control Board or District Committee under the provisions of this Act shall, constitute an offence under this Act and the person guilty of such contravention or violation shall be liable to be prosecuted, and on conviction, punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months and fine which may extend, to ten thousand rupees.
Section 11, The Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, 2005 (Act 33 of 2006).
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Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act is headed "Offences and penalties". Any person who, after the commencement of this Act,- (a) performs, permits takes part in or abets, or who, allows in the premises under his control, the performance of any ceremony or act of dedication of a woman as a Devdasi shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) 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: Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act 11, section 11 Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) 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 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act enacted?
Section 11 of the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, cited as Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act 11, was enacted on 11 Aug 2006 as Act 33 of 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. Powers, functions and duties of District Committee451 words
- 8. Constitution of District Committee365 words
- 5. Control Board315 words
- 6. Powers, functions and duties of Control Board238 words
- 10. Devdasi Prevention Officers232 words
- 20. Power to make rules182 words
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