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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, (Central) Section 11

Title: Sexual Harassment

State: Central

Year: 2012

A person is said to commit sexual harassment upon a child when such person with sexual intent,-- (i) utters any word or makes any sound, or makes any gesture or exhibits any object or part of body with the intention that such word or sound shall be heard, or such gesture or object or part of body shall be seen by the child; or (ii) makes a child exhibit his body or any part of his body so as it is seen by such person or any other person; or (iii) shows any object to a child in any form or media for pornographic purposes; or (iv) repeatedly or constantly follows or watches or contacts a child either directly or through electronic, digital or any other means; or (v) threatens to use, in any form of media, a real or fabricated depiction through electronic, film or digital or any other mode, of any part of the body of the child or the involvement of the child in a sexual act; or (vi) entices a child for pornographic purposes or gives gratification therefor. Explanation,--Any question which involves "sexual intent" shall be a question of fact.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 2012

.....over another person, for the purpose of any offence under this Act, is said to aid the doing of that act. 17. Whoever abets any offence under this Act, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment, shall be punished with punishment provided for that offence. Explanation. " An act or offence is said to be committed in consequence of abatement, when it is committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy or with the aid, which constitutes the abetment. 18. Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt, does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence or with fine or with both. CHAPTER V PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING OF CASES 19. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, any person (including the child), who has apprehension that an offence under this Act is likely to.....

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Nomination and Election of the Syiem, Deputy Syiem, Lyngdoh and Sordar of Rambrai Syiemship) Act, 2010 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2010

.....part in subscribe in aid of or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity. (2) If any question arises whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this Act, the decision of the Executive Committee shall be final. (3) The Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem shall not canvas or otherwise interfere or use his influence in connection with or take part in an election to any Legislature, District Council or Local authority. Provided that: (i) The Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem qualified to vote at such election may exercise his right to vote, but where he does so, he shall give no indication of the manner in which he proposes to vote or has voted. (ii) The Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem shall not be deemed to have contravened the provisions of this Act by reason only that he assists in the conduct of an election in due performance of a duty imposed on him or under any law for the time being in force; and (iii) The display by a Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem of any election symbol on his person or vehicle, shall amount to using his influence in connection with an election within the meaning of this sub-section. 14......

Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act 2008 Section 23

Title: Amendment of Section 320

State: Central

Year: 2008

.....a trade or property mark used by another. 483 Ditto. Knowingly selling, or exposing or possessing for sale or for manufacturing purpose, goods marked with a counterfeit property mark. 486 Ditto. Criminal breach of contract of service. 491 The person with whom the offender has contracted. Adultery. 497 The husband of the woman. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman. 498 The husband of the woman and the woman Defamation, except such cases as are specified against section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) in column 1 of the Table under sub-section (2). 500 The person defamed. Printing or engraving matter, knowing it to be defamatory. 501 Ditto. Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory 502 Ditto. matter, knowing it to contain such matter. Insult intended to provoke a breach of the peace. 504 The person insulted. Criminal intimidation. .....

The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 2008

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2008 THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2008 [ACT No. 5 OF 2009] Received the assent of the President on 7th January, 2009, Act Published in Gaz. Of India 9- 1-2009, Pt.II.S.1 Ext.P.1 (No.6). [7th January, 2009.] An Act further to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-ninth Year of the Republic of India as follows:" 1. Short title and commencement. " (1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act. 2. Amendment of section 2. " In section 2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), after clause (w), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:"˜(wa) "victim" means a person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged and the expression "victim" includes his or her guardian or.....

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Nomination & Election of the Syiem, Deputy Syiem, Myntri, Basan & Rangbah Shnong of Bhowal Syiemship) Act, 2008 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2008

.....: - The Executive Durbar shall have the power to make rules for the day-to-day administration of the Syiemship in accordance with the customary practices and the provisions of this Act including the normal collection of customary tolls as well as the administration of land which have been in practice since time immemorial and such rules shall be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval. 12. Composition of the Durbar Hima : - The Durbar Hima shall be the supreme and final authority of the Hima where the Deputy Syiem, the Myntri, the Basan, the Rangbah Shnong and some Elders/representative as may be summoned by the Executive Durbar to be the members. The Syiem shall be the Chairman and the one who convenes and presides such a Durbar which is the supreme policy decision of the Hima. 13. Taking part in Politics and Election :- (1) The Syiem or Acting Syiem shall not be a member of or be otherwise associated with any political party or any organization which takes part in politics, nor shall they take part in subscribe in aid of or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity. (2) If any question arises whether any movement or activity falls.....

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment & Succession of Syiem, Deputy Syiem & Electors of Myriaw Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....a necessity arises appoint any indigenous Khasi male adult of good moral character, who is a resident and is not employed under any Organisation, to act as Acting Chief when a vacancy occurs. (2) An Acting Syiem or Acting Chief will remain in Office until appointment of a new Syiem or until further order of the Executive Committee whichever is earlier. (3) Whenever there is a change of incumbent on account of Sub-Section (1) above, there shall be a proper taking and handing over charge of the Office properties, duly recorded in writing between the predecessor and the successor incumbents in the presence of some Lyngdoh or Sirdar as witnesses. Any deliberate or wilful violation of this provision shall be treated to be an act of criminal breach of trust and the incumbent is liable to be proceeded with accordingly. 9. Appointment and affirmation of the Deputy Syiem : - (1) When a vacancy occurs in the Office of the Deputy Syiem, a person who fulfill the qualification prescribed under Section 3 of this Act shall on the recommendation of the Syiem and Dorbar be forwarded to Executive Committee for approval. (2) The Deputy Syiem, shall after obtaining approval of the.....

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment & Succession of the Syiem, Syiemkhynnah, Myntri & Headmen of Jirang Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....any male adult belonging to the Wahlang Pahsyntiew Clan of Jirang Elaka duly nominated by the ruling clan and endorsed by the Durbar Hima, to act as an Acting Syiem who shall exercise all the powers and functions of the Syiem. (2) An Acting Syiem will remain in Office until appointment of a new Syiem or until further order of the Executive Committee whichever is earlier. (3) Whenever there is a change of incumbent on account of sub-section (1) above, there shall be a proper taking and handing over charge of the office properties duly recorded in writing between the predecessor and the successor incumbents in the presence of witnesses. Any deliberate or willful violation of this provision shall be treated to be an act of criminal breach of trust and the incumbent is liable to be proceeded with accordingly. 9. Election and Confirmation of Myntris and Headmen: - (1) There shall be four Myntris within Jirang Syiemship out of which three of them shall be nominated/elected by the Executive Durbar from among the Khasi adult males belonging to any Khasi clan, who are the residents and recognized voters of the Syiemship. The fourth Myntri also known as "Kongor Myntri" shall.....

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Nomination & Election of the Syiem, Deputy Syiem & Headmen of Langrin Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....: - The Executive Durbar shall have the power to make rules for the day-to-day administration of the Syiemship in accordance with the customary practices and the provisions of this Act including the normal collection of customary toll which have been in practice since time immemorial and such rules shall be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval. 12. Composition of the Durbar Hima : - The Durbar Hima shall be the supreme and final authority of the Hima where the Deputy Syiem, the Lyngdoh, the Myntri, the Headmen and some Elders as may be summoned by the Executive Durbar to be the member. The Syiem shall be the Chairman who shall convene and preside such a Durbar which is the supreme policy decision of the Hima. 13. Taking part in Politics and Election :- (1) The Syiem, or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem, Lyngdoh, Myntri and Headmen shall not be a member or be otherwise associated with any political party or any organization which take part in politics, nor shall they take part in subscribe in aid of or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity. (2) If any question arises whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this Act, the.....

Cantonments Act, 2006 Chapter XIII

Title: Public Safety and Suppression of Nuisances

State: Central

Year: 2006

.....animal found picketed or straying as aforesaid may be removed by any officer or employee of the Board to a pound. (5) Whoever in a cantonment manufactures, supplies, carries or uses for packaging or any other purposes material of non-biodegradable nature including polythene bags shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or imprisonment which may extend to six months. Section 290 - Registration and control of dogs (1) A Board may make bye-laws to provide for the registration of all dogs kept within the cantonment. (2) Such bye-laws shall -- (a) require the registration, by any officer authorised in this behalf of all dogs kept in the cantonment; (b) require that every registered dog shall wear a collar to which shall be attached a metal token to be issued by the registration authority, and fix the fee payable for the issue thereof; (c) require that any dog which has not been registered or which is not wearing such token shall, if found in any public place, be detained at a place set apart for the purpose; and (d) fix the fee which shall be charged for such detention and provide that any such dog shall be liable to be destroyed or.....