Prosecution for offence against Stamp-law

Q: When did Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 43, came into force on 01 Jul 1899, having been enacted on 27 Jan 1899. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jul 1899 Act 2 of 1899 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 2 of 1899 Ministry Finance Enacted 27 Jan 1899 In force 01 Jul 1899 Cited by 1 provision

Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with prosecution for offence against Stamp-law. The taking of proceedings or the payment of a penalty under this Chapter in respect of any instrument shall not bar the prosecution of any person who appears to have committed an offence against the Stamp-law in respect of such instrument: Provided that no such prosecution shall be instituted in the The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.

The taking of proceedings or the payment of a penalty under this Chapter in respect of any instrument shall not bar the prosecution of any person who appears to have committed an offence against the Stamp-law in respect of such instrument:
Provided that no such prosecution shall be instituted in the case of any instrument in respect of which such a penalty has been paid, unless it appears to the Collector that the offence was committed with an intention of evading payment of the proper duty.
Section 43, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).

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s. 61 Revision of certain decisions of Courts regarding the sufficiency of stamps

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Prosecution for offence against Stamp-law". The taking of proceedings or the payment of a penalty under this Chapter in respect of any instrument shall not bar the prosecution of any person who appears to have committed an offence against the Stamp-law in respect of such instrument: Provided that no such prosecution shall be instituted in the

How do I find court cases under Section 43 of the Indian Stamp 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: Stamp Act 43, section 43 Stamp Act, section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act. People searching for it also type section 43 of indian stamp act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 43, came into force on 01 Jul 1899, having been enacted on 27 Jan 1899. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

47. Power of payer to stamp bills, and promissory notes received by him unstamped4923 words
2. Definitions3110 words
3. Instruments chargeable with duty1916 words
10. Duties how to be paid1187 words
28. Direction as to duty in case of certain conveyances961 words
73. Books, etc., to be open to inspection932 words

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