Punishment for contravention of certain provisions
Section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 deals with punishment for contravention of certain provisions. Any person who contravenes the provisions of section 4 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, or with both. The Act came into force on 14 Mar 2006.
(1) Any person who contravenes the provisions of section 4 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, or with both.
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Section 20, The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (Act 29 of 2005).
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Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act is headed "Punishment for contravention of certain provisions". Any person who contravenes the provisions of section 4 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, or with both.
How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) 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: Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 20, section 20 Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) 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 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Persons or Private Security Agency not to engage or provide private security guard without licence), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, cited as Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 20, came into force on 14 Mar 2006, having been enacted on 23 Jun 2005. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 7. Application for grant of licence322 words
- 25. Power of State Government to make rules311 words
- 2. Definitions236 words
- 22. Offences by companies226 words
- 10. Eligibility to be a private security guard225 words
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