Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: When did Section 23 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 23 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 23, came into force on 07 Sep 1978, having been enacted on 07 Sep 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 07 Sep 1978 Act 37 of 1978 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1978 Ministry Information and Broadcasting Enacted 07 Sep 1978 In force 07 Sep 1978

Section 23 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Council or any member thereof or any person acting under the direction of the Council in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act. The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.

(1) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Council or any member thereof or any person acting under the direction of the Council in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
(2) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any newspaper in respect of the publication of any matter therein under the authority of the Council.
Section 23, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).

Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Press Council Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Press Council Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Council or any member thereof or any person acting under the direction of the Council in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Press Council 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: Press Council Act 1978 23, section 23 Press Council Act 1978, section 23 of the Press Council Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 23 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 23 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 23, came into force on 07 Sep 1978, having been enacted on 07 Sep 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

5. Composition of the Council668 words
13. Objects and functions of the Council424 words
25. Power to make rules398 words
6. Term of office and retirement of members309 words
14. Power to censure293 words
26. Power to make regulations280 words

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