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The Notaries Act, 1952

Short title, extent and commencement

In force From 14 Feb 1956 Act 53 of 1952 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 1952 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 09 Aug 1952 In force 14 Feb 1956

Section 1 of the Notaries Act, 1952 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Notaries Act, 1952. The Act came into force on 14 Feb 1956.

(1) This Act may be called the Notaries Act, 1952.

(2) It extends to the whole of India 1 * * *.

(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Section 1, The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Notaries Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Notaries Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Notaries Act, 1952.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Notaries 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: Notaries Act 1952 1, section 1 Notaries Act 1952, section 1 of the Notaries Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 1 of the Notaries Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Notaries Act, cited as Notaries Act 1952 1, came into force on 14 Feb 1956, having been enacted on 09 Aug 1952. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.