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The Reciprocity Act, 1943

Short title, extent and commencement

In force From 31 Mar 1943 Act 9 of 1943 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 9 of 1943 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 31 Mar 1943 In force 31 Mar 1943

Section 1 of the Reciprocity Act, 1943 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Reciprocity Act, 1943. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 1943.

(1) This Act may be called the Reciprocity Act, 1943.

(2) it extends to the whole of India 1***.

2[(3) It shall come into force on the 1st day of September, 1943.]

Section 1, The Reciprocity Act, 1943 (Act 9 of 1943).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Reciprocity Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Reciprocity Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Reciprocity Act, 1943.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Reciprocity 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: Reciprocity Act 1943 1, section 1 Reciprocity Act 1943, section 1 of the Reciprocity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 1 of the Reciprocity Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Reciprocity Act, cited as Reciprocity Act 1943 1, came into force on 31 Mar 1943, having been enacted on 31 Mar 1943. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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