Punishment for offences by companies, societies or trusts

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1967 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1967 In force 30 Dec 1967

Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with punishment for offences by companies, societies or trusts. Where any offence under the Act has been committed by a company or a society or a trust, as the case may be, every person (including promoter of company or trust or settlor of the trust) who at the time of the offence was either in charge or responsible for the conduct of the business shall be punis The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

¹[22C. Punishment for offences by companies, societies or trusts.—Where any offence under the Act has been committed by a company or a society or a trust, as the case may be, every person (including promoter of company or trust or settlor of the trust) who at the time of the offence was either in charge or responsible for the conduct of the business shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable with fine which shall not be less than five crore rupees and which may extend to ten crore rupees.]
Section 22C, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

Questions about Section 22C

What does Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Punishment for offences by companies, societies or trusts". [22C. Punishment for offences by companies, societies or trusts.—Where any offence under the Act has been committed by a company or a society or a trust, as the case may be, every person (including promoter of company or trust or settlor of the trust) who at the time of the offence was either in cha

How do I find court cases under Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) 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: Uapa 22C, section 22C Uapa, section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 22C, came into force on 30 Dec 1967, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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