Punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India

Q: When did Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 120, 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.

In force From 15 Sep 2003 Act 47 of 1999 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1999 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 30 Dec 1999 In force 15 Sep 2003

Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India. If any person, being within India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be l The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.

If any person, being within India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that place the act which he abetted.
Section 120, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).

Questions about Section 120

What does Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?

Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India". If any person, being within India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be l

How do I find court cases under Section 120 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 120, section 120 Trade Marks Act, section 120 of the Trade Marks Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 120 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 120, 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.

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