Members guilty of offences punishable as strangers
Section 11 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 deals with members guilty of offences punishable as strangers. Any member who may be in arrear of a subscription which according to the rules of the society he is bound to pay, or who shall possess himself of or detain any property of the society in a manner or for a time contrary to such rules, or shall injure or destroy any property of the society, may be sue The Act was enacted on 21 May 1860.
Any member who may be in arrear of a subscription which according to the rules of the society he is bound to pay, or who shall possess himself of or detain any property of the society in a manner or for a time contrary to such rules, or shall injure or destroy any property of the society, may be sued for such arrear or for the damage accruing from such detention, injury, or destruction of property in the manner hereinbefore provided.
Section 11, The Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act 21 of 1860).
Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Societies Registration Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Societies Registration Act is headed "Members guilty of offences punishable as strangers". Any member who may be in arrear of a subscription which according to the rules of the society he is bound to pay, or who shall possess himself of or detain any property of the society in a manner or for a time contrary to such rules, or shall injure or destroy any property of the society, may be sue
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Societies Registration 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: Societies Registration Act 11, section 11 Societies Registration Act, section 11 of the Societies Registration Act. People searching for it also type registration act 11 months. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 11 of the Societies Registration Act enacted?
Section 11 of the Societies Registration Act, cited as Societies Registration Act 11, was enacted on 21 May 1860 as Act 21 of 1860. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 20. To what societies the Act shall apply6292 words
- 12. Societies enabled to alter, extend or abridge their purposes2939 words
- 4. Annual list of managing body to be filed1214 words
- 1. Societies formed by memorandum of association and registration962 words
- 3. Registration and fees836 words
- 13. Provision for dissolution of societies and adjustment of their affairs609 words
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