Place of trial
Section 72 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with place of trial. Every such offence committed in respect of any instrument may be tried in any district or presidency-town in which such instrument is found, as well as in any district or presidencytown in which such offence might be tried under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.
Every such offence committed in respect of any instrument may be tried in any district or presidency-town in which such instrument is found, as well as in any district or presidencytown in which such offence might be tried under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force.
Section 72, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).
Questions about Section 72
What does Section 72 of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?
Section 72 of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Place of trial". Every such offence committed in respect of any instrument may be tried in any district or presidency-town in which such instrument is found, as well as in any district or presidencytown in which such offence might be tried under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force.
How do I find court cases under Section 72 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 72, section 72 Stamp Act, section 72 of the Indian Stamp Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 72 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?
Section 72 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 72, 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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