Court competent to try offences under this Act
Section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act, 1966 deals with court competent to try offences under this Act. No Court other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the First Class shall take cognizance of or try any offence under this Act. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1966.
No Court other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the First Class shall take cognizance of or try any offence under this Act.
Section 36, The Maharashtra Nurses Act, 1966 (Act 40 of 1966).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act is headed "Court competent to try offences under this Act". No Court other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the First Class shall take cognizance of or try any offence under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses 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 Nurses Act 1966 36, section 36 Maharashtra Nurses Act 1966, section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act enacted?
Section 36 of the Maharashtra Nurses Act, cited as Maharashtra Nurses Act 1966 36, was enacted on 22 Dec 1966 as Act 40 of 1966. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 17. Preparation of Register1044 words
- 27. Regulation of nurses establishments761 words
- 38. Rules725 words
- 41. Repeal and saving650 words
- 44. Vesting of rights, duties, etc509 words
- 2. Definitions491 words
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