Penalty for maliciously giving false information
Section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with penalty for maliciously giving false information. Any person who maliciously and falsely gives information to any person exercising powers under this Act leading to a search, seizure, detention or arrest shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to [ten thousand rupee The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
Any person who maliciously and falsely gives information to any person exercising powers under this Act leading to a search, seizure, detention or arrest shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to 1[ten thousand rupees] or with both.
Section 89, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 89
What does Section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Penalty for maliciously giving false information". Any person who maliciously and falsely gives information to any person exercising powers under this Act leading to a search, seizure, detention or arrest shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to [ten thousand rupee
How do I find court cases under Section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition 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 Prohibition Act 89, section 89 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 89 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 89, was enacted on 20 May 1949 as Act 25 of 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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