Offence to be cognizable, non-baliable and non-compoundable
Section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 deals with offence to be cognizable, non-baliable and non-compoundable. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable. The Act came into force on 25 Jan 2022.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.
Section 43, The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 (Act 47 of 2021).
Questions about Section 43
What does Section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act deal with?
Section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act is headed "Offence to be cognizable, non-baliable and non-compoundable". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.
How do I find court cases under Section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) 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: Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 43, section 43 Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act come into force?
Section 43 of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, cited as Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 43, came into force on 25 Jan 2022, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions946 words
- 4. Regulation of surrogacy and surrogacy procedures844 words
- 50. Power to make rules696 words
- 3. Prohibition and regulation of surrogacy clinics422 words
- 38. Prohibition of commercial surrogacy, exploitation of surrogate mothers and children born through surrogacy315 words
- 17. Constitution of National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board301 words
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