Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 49 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against (a) the Central Government or a State Government or any officer or authority of the Central Government or State Government or District Magistrate or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Government or the District Magistrate or The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against
(a) the Central Government or a State Government or any officer or authority of the Central Government or State Government or District Magistrate or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Government or the District Magistrate or any other authority on whom powers have been conferred under this Act, for anything which is in good faith done or purported to be done in pursuance of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder; and
(b) any serving or retired member of the armed forces or para-military forces in respect of any action taken or purported to be taken by him in good faith, in the course of any operation directed towards combating terrorism.
Section 49, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).
Questions about Section 49
What does Section 49 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?
Section 49 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against (a) the Central Government or a State Government or any officer or authority of the Central Government or State Government or District Magistrate or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Government or the District Magistrate or
How do I find court cases under Section 49 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 49, section 49 Uapa, section 49 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 49 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?
Section 49 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 49, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 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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