Provision with respect to commission of offence by the children of acts endangering safety of person travelling on railway
Section 168 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with provision with respect to commission of offence by the children of acts endangering safety of person travelling on railway. If a person under the age of twelve years is guilty of any of the offences under sections 150 to 154, the court convicting him may require the father or guardian of such person to execute, within such time as the court may fix, a bond for such amount and for such period as the court may direct for t The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) If a person under the age of twelve years is guilty of any of the offences under sections 150 to 154, the court convicting him may require the father or guardian of such person to execute, within such time as the court may fix, a bond for such amount and for such period as the court may direct for the good conduct of such person.
(2) The amount of the bond, if forfeited, shall be recoverable by the court as if it were a fine imposed by itself.
(3) If a father or guardian fails to execute a bond under sub-section (1) within the time fixed by the court, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
Section 168, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 168
What does Section 168 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 168 of the Railways Act is headed "Provision with respect to commission of offence by the children of acts endangering safety of person travelling on railway". If a person under the age of twelve years is guilty of any of the offences under sections 150 to 154, the court convicting him may require the father or guardian of such person to execute, within such time as the court may fix, a bond for such amount and for such period as the court may direct for t
How do I find court cases under Section 168 of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 168, section 168 Railways Act 1989, section 168 of the Railways 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 168 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 150 (Maliciously wrecking or attempting to wreck a train), section 154 (Endangering safety of persons travelling by railway by rash or negligent act or omission), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 168 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 168 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 168, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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