Continuance of association
Section 41 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with continuance of association. An association shall not be deemed to have ceased to exist by reason only of any formal act of its dissolution or change of name but shall be deemed to continue so long as any actual combination for the purposes of such association continues between any members thereof. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.
An association shall not be deemed to have ceased to exist by reason only of any formal act of its dissolution or change of name but shall be deemed to continue so long as any actual combination for the purposes of such association continues between any members thereof.
Section 41, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).
Questions about Section 41
What does Section 41 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?
Section 41 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Continuance of association". An association shall not be deemed to have ceased to exist by reason only of any formal act of its dissolution or change of name but shall be deemed to continue so long as any actual combination for the purposes of such association continues between any members thereof.
How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 41, section 41 Uapa, section 41 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 41 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?
Section 41 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 41, 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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- 43D. Modified application of certain provisions of the Code585 words
- 8. Power to notify places used for the purpose of an unlawful association570 words
- 7. Power to prohibit the use of funds of an unlawful association541 words
- 25. Powers of investigating officer and Designated Authority and appeal against order of Designated Authority498 words
- 15. Terrorist act423 words
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