Savings

Q: When did Section 9 of the Poisons Act come into force?

Section 9 of the Poisons Act, cited as Poisons Act 1919 9, came into force on 03 Sep 1919, having been enacted on 03 Sep 1919. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 03 Sep 1919 Act 12 of 1919 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 1919 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 03 Sep 1919 In force 03 Sep 1919

Section 9 of the Poisons Act, 1919 deals with savings. Nothing in this Act or in any licence granted or rule made s thereunder shall extend to, or interfere with, anything done in good faith in the exercise of his profession as such by a medical or veterinary practitioner. The Act came into force on 03 Sep 1919.

(1) Nothing in this Act or in any licence granted or rule made s thereunder shall extend to, or interfere with, anything done in good faith in the exercise of his profession as such by a medical or veterinary practitioner.
(2) Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, the State Government may ¹ *** by general or special order declare that all or any of the provisions of this Act ² [except section 3] shall be deemed not to to apply to any article or class of articles of commerce specified in such order, or to any poison or class of poisons used for any purpose so specified.
(3) The authority on which any power to make rules under this Act is conferred may, by general or special order, either wholly or partially—
(a) exempt from the operation of any such rules, or
(b) exclude from the scope of the exemption provided by sub-section (1),
any person or class of persons either generally or in respect of any poisons specified in the order.
Section 9, The Poisons Act, 1919 (Act 12 of 1919).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

s. 3 Power to prohibit importation into the States of any poison except under licence

Questions about Section 9

What does Section 9 of the Poisons Act deal with?

Section 9 of the Poisons Act is headed "Savings". Nothing in this Act or in any licence granted or rule made s thereunder shall extend to, or interfere with, anything done in good faith in the exercise of his profession as such by a medical or veterinary practitioner.

How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Poisons 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: Poisons Act 1919 9, section 9 Poisons Act 1919, section 9 of the Poisons 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 Poisons Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Power to prohibit importation into the States of any poison except under licence), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 9 of the Poisons Act come into force?

Section 9 of the Poisons Act, cited as Poisons Act 1919 9, came into force on 03 Sep 1919, having been enacted on 03 Sep 1919. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

8. Rules260 words
2. Power of the State Government to regulate possession for sale and sale of any poison203 words
6. Penalty for unlawful importation, etc168 words
4. Power to regulate possession of any poison in certain areas129 words
7. Power to issue search warrants116 words
1. Short title and extent53 words

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.