Act not in derogation of any other law
Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with act not in derogation of any other law. [42A. Act not in derogation of any other law.The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force and, in case of any inconsistency, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect on the provisions of any suc The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
1[42A. Act not in derogation of any other law.The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force and, in case of any inconsistency, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect on the provisions of any such law to the extent of the inconsistency.]
Section 42A, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Questions about Section 42A
What does Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Act not in derogation of any other law". [42A. Act not in derogation of any other law.The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force and, in case of any inconsistency, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect on the provisions of any suc
How do I find court cases under Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences 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: Pocso Act 42A, section 42A Pocso Act, section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 42A, came into force on 14 Nov 2012, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. Aggravated sexual assault813 words
- 5. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault811 words
- 33. Procedure and powers of Special Court395 words
- 2. Definitions340 words
- 19. Reporting of offences338 words
- 45. Power to make rules323 words
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