Power of High Courts to make rules
Section 158 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with power of High Courts to make rules. The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act.
Section 158, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 158
What does Section 158 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 158 of the Patents Act is headed "Power of High Courts to make rules". The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 158 of the Patents 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: Patents Act 158, section 158 Patents Act, section 158 of the Patents Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 158 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 158 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 158, came into force on 01 Apr 1978, having been enacted on 19 Sep 1970. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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