Act Info:
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person for anything in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
"Prior to the passing of the Indian Independence Act. 1947. British diplomatic and consular officers performed notarial duties in respect of Indian nationals abroad and charged fees therefor and for Other consular functions for which fees were leviable. They were also authorised to administer oaths. Legal authority for the exercise of these functions existed in the Consular Salaries and Fees Act, 1891, and the Commissioners for Oaths Act, 1889, passed by the English Parliament.