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Opium Act, 1857 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1857

OPIUM ACT, 1857 OPIUM ACT, 1857 An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the cultivation of the poppy and the manufacture of opium 2 [* *]. Preamble.-Whereas the existing law relating to the cultivation of the poppy and the manufacture of opium on account of Government is in some respects inconsistent with the practice which now obtains under agreement between the Opium Agents and the cultivators, and it is expedient that such in- consistency should be removed; And whereas it is also expedient3[* * *] that the laws for preventing the illicit cultivation of the poppy, and for regulating the cultivation of the poppy and the manufacture of opium on account of Government, should be consolidated and amended; It is enacted as follows:- This Act has been declared to be in force throughout the former Province of Bengal and the former North-Western Provinces except the Scheduled Districts by the Laws Local Extent Act, 1874 (15 of 1874),Sections 6and7. It has also been declared to be in force in the Santhal Parganaa (now in Bihar) by Regn. III of 1872, Section 3 (1) and Schedule; and in Oudh (now in Uttar Pradesh), subject to certain modifications by Section 3 (e) of.....

The Indian Penal Code 1860 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1860

.....1908, `India', means the territory of India excluding the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Under s. 2(e) of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, `India' means for the purposes of this Act the territories to which this Act extends (i.e., whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir). According to s. 2(27) of Customs Act, 1962, `India' includes the territorial waters of India. SECTION 19: "JUDGE" The word "judge" denotes not only every person who is officially designated as a Judge, but also every person, who is empowered by law to give, in any legal proceeding, civil or criminal, a definitive judgement or a judgement which, if not appealed against, would be definitive, or a judgement which, if confirmed by some other authority, would be definitive, or who is one of a body of persons, which body of persons is empowered by law to give such a judgement. Illustrations (a) A Collector exercising jurisdiction in a suit under Act 10 of 1859, is a Judge. (b) A Magistrate exercising jurisdiction in respect of a charge on which he has power to sentence to fine or imprisonment, with or without appeal, is a Judge. (c) A member of a Panchayat which has power.....

Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) Chapter 14

Title: Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

State: Central

Year: 1860

.....in good faith anything whatever respecting the conduct of-- (i) a public servant in the discharge of his public functions or respecting his character so far as his character appears in that conduct and no further; or (ii) any person touching any public question, and respecting his character, so far as his character appears in that conduct and no further, Explanation.II-- In deciding whether any person has committed an offence under this section, the court shall have regard inter alia, to the following considerations-- (a) The general character of the person charged, and where relevant the nature of his business; (b) the general character and dominant effect of the matter alleged to be grossly indecent or scurrilous or intended for blackmail; (c) any evidence offered or called by or on behalf of the accused person as to his intention in committing any of the acts specified in this section. ______________________ 1. Substituted by Act 8 of 1925, section 2, for the original section. 2. Inserted by Act 36 of 1969, section 2 (w..e.f. 7-9-1969). 3. Section 292 renumbered as sub-section (2) of that section by Act 36 of 1969, section 2 (w.e.f. 7-9-1969). 4......

Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) Section 272

Title: Adulteration of Food or Drink Intended for Sale

State: Central

Year: 1860

.....impose a sentence of imprisonment which is less than imprisonment for life." 2West Bengal.--In sections 272 for the words "of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both" the following shah be substituted, namely:-- "for life with or without fine; Provided that the Court may, for adequate and special reasons to be me ntioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment which is less than imprisonment for life." ______________________ 1. Vide: Uttar Pradesh Act No. 47 of 1975, section 3 (w.e.f. 15-9-1975). 2. Vide: West Bengal Act No. 42 of 1973 section 3 (w.e.f. 29-4-1973).

Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) Section 274

Title: Adulteration of Drugs

State: Central

Year: 1860

Whoever adulterates any drug or medical preparation in such a manner as to lessen the efficacy or change the operation of such drug or medical preparation, or to make it noxious, intending that it shall be sold or used for, or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold or used for, any medical purpose, as if it had not undergone such adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. STATE AMENDMENTS In section 274, State Amendments are the same as under section 272.

Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) Section 275

Title: Sale of Adulterated Drugs

State: Central

Year: 1860

Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells me same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. STATE AMENDMENTS In section 275, State Amendments are the same as under section 272.

Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) Complete Act

Title: Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)

State: Central

Year: 1860

.....Court Section79 - Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law Section80 - Accident in doing a lawful act Section81 - Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm Section82 - Act of a child under seven years of age Section83 - Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding Section84 - Act of a person of unsound mind Section85 - Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will Section86 - Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated Section87 - Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent Section88 - Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit Section89 - Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian Section90 - Consent known to be given under fear or misconception Section91 - Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused Section92 - Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent Section93 - Communication made in.....

Excise (Spirits) Act, 1863 Section 8

Title: Repealed

State: Central

Year: 1863

[Provisions of section 11, Act 3 of 1852, relating to adulteration, not to apply to spirits rendered unfit for consumption under Act.] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1891 (12 of 1891), Section 2 and Schedule I, Pt. I.

Excise (Spirits) Act, 1863 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1863

.....to the Duties of Customs on Goods imported and exported by sea, which provides that Spirits so imported exclusively for the purposes of Arts and Manufactures or Chemistry shall be admitted at a less rate of Duty than Spirits similarly imported for human consumption as a beverage......... The present Bill proposes to place homemade Spirits intended to be used exclusively in Arts and Manufactures or in Chemistry, on the same footing, as respects Duty, as mentholated Spirits exported by Sea for similar purposes and to render them liable to a Duty of 10 [now not exceeding five] per cent. ad valorem, instead of the comparatively high rate per gallon now charged. The Bill also contains what appear to be suitable provisions to prevent frauds upon the Revenue consequent upon the proposed relaxation of the existing law."-Calcutta Gazette, 1862. p. 4063. An Act to make special provision for the levy of the Excise-duty payable on Spirits used exclusively in Arts and Manufactures or in Chemistry. Preamble WHEREAS it is expedient to make special provision for the levy of the excise duty payable on spirits used exclusively in arts and manufactures or in Chemistry; It is enacted as follows:.....

Unclaimed Deposits Act, 1866 [Repealed] Repealing Act 1

Title: Repealing and Amending Act, 2001

State: Central

Year: 1866

.....in the Second Schedule are hereby amended to the extent and in the manner mentioned in the fourth column thereof. 4. Savings The repeal by this Act of any enactment shall not affect any other enactment in which the repealed enactment has been applied, incorporated or referred to; d this Act shall not affect the validity, invalidity, effect or consequences of anything already done or suffered, or any right, title, obligation or liability already acquired, accrued or incurred, or any remedy or proceeding in respect thereof, or any release or discharge of or from any debt, penalty, obligation, liability, claim or demand, or any indemnity already granted, or the proof of any past act or thing; nor shall this Act affect any principle or rule of law, or established jurisdiction, form or course of pleading, practice or procedure, or existing usage, custom, privilege, restriction, exemption, office or appointment, notwithstanding that the same respectively may have been in any manner affirmed or recognised or derived by, in or from any enactment hereby repealed; nor shall me repeal by this Act of any enactment revive or restore any jurisdiction, office, custom, liability, right,.....