# The Official Secrets Act, 1923, Section 1: Short title, extent and application

- Act: The Official Secrets Act, 1923 (Act 19 of 1923)
- In force from: 1923-04-02
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/official-secrets-act-1923/section/1/

## Text

1[1. Short title, extent and application.--(1) This Act may be called the Official Secrets Act, 1923. (2) It extends to the whole of India and applies also to servants of the Government and to citizens of India outside India].

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