Act to be translated, and sold cheaply

Q: When did Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 78, 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 16 Oct 2026

Act 2 of 1899 Ministry Finance Enacted 27 Jan 1899 In force 01 Jul 1899 Instruments 2

Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with act to be translated, and sold cheaply. Every State Government shall make provision for the sale of translations of this Act in the principal vernacular languages of the territories administered by it at a price not exceeding [twenty-five naye paise] per copy. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.

Every State Government shall make provision for the sale of translations of this Act in the principal vernacular languages of the territories administered by it at a price not exceeding ¹[twenty-five naye paise] per copy.
STATE AMENDMENT
ASSAM--
Substitution of section 78.--In the principal Act, for section 78, the following shall be substituted, namely,--
"78. Duty or allowance to be rounded off to 78 the next rupee.--If the total amount of duty payable, or of allowance to be made under this Act is not a round figure, the total amount shall be rounded off the next rupee."
[Vide Assam Act 22 of 2004, s. 5]
Section 78, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 78

What does Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?

Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Act to be translated, and sold cheaply". Every State Government shall make provision for the sale of translations of this Act in the principal vernacular languages of the territories administered by it at a price not exceeding [twenty-five naye paise] per copy.

How do I find court cases under Section 78 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 78, section 78 Stamp Act, section 78 of the 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 78 of the Indian Stamp Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Notification regarding Indian Stamp Act, 1899. (2020), then Notification under The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 in Year 2015 (2015).

When did Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 78, 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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