Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof
Section 79 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof. Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu o The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit.
Section 79, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 79
What does Section 79 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 79 of the Patents Act is headed "Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof". Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu o
How do I find court cases under Section 79 of the Patents Act?
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When did Section 79 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 79 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 79, 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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