Earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies
Section 58 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies. Every railway administration shall, in every train carrying passengers, earmark for the exclusive use of females, one compartment or such number of berths or seats, as the railway administration may think fit. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Every railway administration shall, in every train carrying passengers, earmark for the exclusive use of females, one compartment or such number of berths or seats, as the railway administration may think fit.
Section 58, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 58
What does Section 58 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 58 of the Railways Act is headed "Earmarking of compartment, etc., for ladies". Every railway administration shall, in every train carrying passengers, earmark for the exclusive use of females, one compartment or such number of berths or seats, as the railway administration may think fit.
How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 Railways Act 1989, section 58 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 58 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 58 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 58, 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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