Attempts, incitements, etc
Section 9 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 deals with attempts, incitements, etc. Any person who attempts to commit or abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with the same punishment, and be liable to be proceeded against in the same manner as if he had committed such offence. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1923.
Any person who attempts to commit or abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with the same punishment, and be liable to be proceeded against in the same manner as if he had committed such offence.
Section 9, The Official Secrets Act, 1923 (Act 19 of 1923).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Official Secrets Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Official Secrets Act is headed "Attempts, incitements, etc". Any person who attempts to commit or abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with the same punishment, and be liable to be proceeded against in the same manner as if he had committed such offence.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Official Secrets 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: Official Secrets Act 1923 9, section 9 Official Secrets Act 1923, section 9 of the Official Secrets Act. People searching for it also type section 9 official secrets act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 9 of the Official Secrets Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 9 of the Official Secrets Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Official Secrets Act, cited as Official Secrets Act 1923 9, came into force on 02 Apr 1923, having been enacted on 02 Apr 1923. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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