Bar of jurisdiction
Section 47 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with bar of jurisdiction. Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, no proceeding taken under this Act by the Central Government or the District Magistrate or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government or the District Magistrate, shall be called in question in any civil court in any suit or appli The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.
(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, no proceeding taken under this Act by the Central Government or the District Magistrate or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government or the District Magistrate, shall be called in question in any civil court in any suit or application or by way of appeal or revision, and no injunction shall be granted by any civil court or other authority in respect of any action taken or to be taken in pursuance of any power conferred by or under this Act.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no civil court or other authority shall have, or be entitled to exercise, any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in section 36.
Section 47, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).
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Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Bar of jurisdiction". Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, no proceeding taken under this Act by the Central Government or the District Magistrate or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government or the District Magistrate, shall be called in question in any civil court in any suit or appli
How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Uapa, section 47 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.
What should I read with Section 47 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 36 (Denotification of terrorist organisation or individual), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 47 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?
Section 47 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 47, 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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- 2. Definitions888 words
- 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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