Reciprocal arrangements for recognition of notarial acts done by foreign notaries
Section 14 of the Notaries Act, 1952 deals with reciprocal arrangements for recognition of notarial acts done by foreign notaries. If the Central Government is satisfied that by the law or practice of any country or place outside India, the notarial acts done by notaries within India are recognised for all or any limited purposes in that country or place, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, decl The Act came into force on 14 Feb 1956.
If the Central Government is satisfied that by the law or practice of any country or place outside India, the notarial acts done by notaries within India are recognised for all or any limited purposes in that country or place, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that the notarial acts lawfully done by notaries within such country or place shall be recognised within India for all purposes or, as the case may be, for such limited purposes as may be specified in the notification.
Section 14, The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952).
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Notaries Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Notaries Act is headed "Reciprocal arrangements for recognition of notarial acts done by foreign notaries". If the Central Government is satisfied that by the law or practice of any country or place outside India, the notarial acts done by notaries within India are recognised for all or any limited purposes in that country or place, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, decl
How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 Notaries Act 1952, section 14 of the Notaries Act. People searching for it also type notary act rule 14. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 14 of the Notaries Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Notaries Act, cited as Notaries Act 1952 14, 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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- 8. Functions of notaries257 words
- 2. Definitions196 words
- 9. Bar of practice without certificate149 words
- 10. Removal of names from Register112 words
- 5. Entry of names in the Register and issue or renewal of certificates of practice105 words
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