Application of certain sections of the Indian Penal Code
Section 11 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with application of certain sections of the Indian Penal Code. Every person required to make or deliver a statement under section 9 or section 10 shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of sections 175 and 176 of the Indian Penal Code. The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.
Every person required to make or deliver a statement under section 9 or section 10 shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of sections 175 and 176 of the Indian Penal Code.
Section 11, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).
Cross-references
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This section refers to
- Indian Penal Code s. 175 Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it
- Indian Penal Code s. 176 Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it
- s. 9 Notice to persons interested
- s. 10 Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests
Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Application of certain sections of the Indian Penal Code". Every person required to make or deliver a statement under section 9 or section 10 shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of sections 175 and 176 of the Indian Penal Code.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Works of Defence 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: Works Defence Act 1903 11, section 11 Works Defence Act 1903, section 11 of the Works of Defence 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 11 of the Works of Defence Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 175 (Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it), Indian Penal Code 176 (Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it), section 9 (Notice to persons interested), section 10 (Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 11 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 11, came into force on 20 Mar 1903, having been enacted on 20 Mar 1903. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions703 words
- 7. Restrictions648 words
- 39. Demolition of part of house or building and imposition of restrictions on part of land439 words
- 9. Notice to persons interested395 words
- 6. Further powers exercisable after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2)377 words
- 31. Payment of compensation or deposit of same in Court318 words
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