Limitation of prosecution
Section 118 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with limitation of prosecution. No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause (b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause (n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the pro The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause (b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause (n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade marks, relating to import of goods shall be commenced after expiration of three years next after the commission of the offence charged, or two years after the discovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first-happens.
Section 118, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
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Questions about Section 118
What does Section 118 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 118 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Limitation of prosecution". No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause (b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause (n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the pro
How do I find court cases under Section 118 of the Trade Marks 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: Trade Marks Act 118, section 118 Trade Marks Act, section 118 of the Trade Marks 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 118 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 111 (Forfeiture of goods), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 118 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 118 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 118, came into force on 15 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1999. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions and interpretation1911 words
- 157. Power to make rules1216 words
- 11. Relative grounds for refusal of registration985 words
- 47. Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use716 words
- 30. Limits on effect of registered trade mark657 words
- 29. Infringement of registered trade marks651 words
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