Certain persons to be public servants
Section 123 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with certain persons to be public servants. Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
Every person appointed under this Act 1*** shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 123, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
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Questions about Section 123
What does Section 123 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 123 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Certain persons to be public servants". Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
How do I find court cases under Section 123 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 123, section 123 Trade Marks Act, section 123 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 123 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 123 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 123 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 123, 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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- 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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