Section180G
The Railways Act, 1989

Punishment for certain offences in relation to inquiry

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990

Section 180G of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with punishment for certain offences in relation to inquiry. Whoever intentionally insults or causes any interruption in the inquiry proceedings or deliberately makes a false statement before the inquiring officer shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

1[180G. Punishment for certain offences in relation to inquiry. --Whoever intentionally insults or causes any interruption in the inquiry proceedings or deliberately makes a false statement before the inquiring officer shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.]

Section 180G, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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What does Section 180G of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 180G of the Railways Act is headed "Punishment for certain offences in relation to inquiry". [180G. Punishment for certain offences in relation to inquiry.

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When did Section 180G of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 180G of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 180G, 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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