Power to remove difficulties
Section 46 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with power to remove difficulties. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removal of the difficulty: Provi The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removal of the difficulty:
Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of the period of two years from the commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Section 46, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Questions about Section 46
What does Section 46 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 46 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Power to remove difficulties". If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removal of the difficulty: Provi
How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 Pocso Act, section 46 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 46 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 46 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 46, 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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