Jurisdiction of courts

Q: When did Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act, cited as Textiles Committee Act 1963 20, came into force on 22 Aug 1964, having been enacted on 03 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 22 Aug 1964 Act 41 of 1963 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 1963 Ministry Textiles Enacted 03 Dec 1963 In force 22 Aug 1964

Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act, 1963 deals with jurisdiction of courts. No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class, shall try any offence punishable under this Act. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1964.

No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class, shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
Section 20, The Textiles Committee Act, 1963 (Act 41 of 1963).

Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act is headed "Jurisdiction of courts". No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class, shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Textiles Committee 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: Textiles Committee Act 1963 20, section 20 Textiles Committee Act 1963, section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Textiles Committee Act, cited as Textiles Committee Act 1963 20, came into force on 22 Aug 1964, having been enacted on 03 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

22. Power to make rules438 words
5A. Imposition of cess on textiles and textile machinery manufactured in India373 words
5C. Hearing of appeals by Tribunal343 words
4. Functions of the Committee338 words
2. Definitions330 words
17. Power to prohibit exports and internal marketing of textiles and textile machinery267 words

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