Effect of Act and rules, etc., inconsistent with other enactments
Section 48 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with effect of Act and rules, etc., inconsistent with other enactments. The provisions of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or any instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.
The provisions of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or any instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act.
Section 48, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).
Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?
Section 48 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Effect of Act and rules, etc., inconsistent with other enactments". The provisions of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or any instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 48, section 48 Uapa, section 48 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 48 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?
Section 48 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 48, 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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