Offences by companies

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

Section 43 of the Tea Act, cited as Tea Act 1953 43, came into force on 01 Apr 1956, having been enacted on 28 May 1953. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Apr 1956 Act 29 of 1953 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 1953 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 28 May 1953 In force 01 Apr 1956

Section 43 of the Tea Act, 1953 deals with offences by companies. If the person committing an offence under this Act, or the rules thereunder is a company, every person, who at the time the contravention was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1956.

(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act, or the rules thereunder is a company, every person, who at the time the contravention was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the contravention and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:
Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act or the rules thereunder has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director or manager, secretary or other officer of the company such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section--
(a) "company" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other than association of individuals; and
(b) "director" in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.
Section 43, The Tea Act, 1953 (Act 29 of 1953).

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Tea Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Tea Act is headed "Offences by companies". If the person committing an offence under this Act, or the rules thereunder is a company, every person, who at the time the contravention was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be

How do I find court cases under Section 43 of the Tea 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: Tea Act 1953 43, section 43 Tea Act 1953, section 43 of the Tea 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 Tea Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Tea Act, cited as Tea Act 1953 43, came into force on 01 Apr 1956, having been enacted on 28 May 1953. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.