Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 26 of the River Boards Act, 1956 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any member or officer of a Board in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act. The Act came into force on 15 May 1957.
No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any member or officer of a Board in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.
Section 26, The River Boards Act, 1956 (Act 49 of 1956).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the River Boards Act deal with?
Section 26 of the River Boards Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any member or officer of a Board in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the River Boards 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: River Boards Act 1956 26, section 26 River Boards Act 1956, section 26 of the River Boards Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 26 of the River Boards Act come into force?
Section 26 of the River Boards Act, cited as River Boards Act 1956 26, came into force on 15 May 1957, having been enacted on 12 Sep 1956. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.