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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......

The Tripura Panchayats Act, 1993 Complete Act

State: Tripura

Year: 1993

.....of the Governor on the 7th November, 1993 and is hereby published for general information:- Tripura Act No. 7 of 1993 THE TRIPURA PANCHAYATS ACT, 1993 An Act to recognise Panchayats in rural areas of Tripura and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Whereas it is expedient and necessary to replace the present statute relating to Panchayats to bring it in conformity with the purpose, substance and direction of the Constitution (Seventy third) Amendment Act, 1992 which came into force on 24th April, 1993, in general, and, in particular, to endow the Panchayats with functions and powers so as to enable them to function as vibrant institutions of local self-government with greater peoples' participation in managing their own affairs besides imparting certainty, continuity and democratic content and dignity aiming, among other things, at the realisation of economic and social justice. Be it enacted by the Tripura Legislative Assembly in the Forty fourth Year of the Republic of India, as follows :------ PART I Preliminary CHAPTER I Short Title, extent and commencement. 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tripura Panchayats Act, 1993. .....

Juvenile Justice Act, 1986 [Repealed] Chapter VII

Title: Miscellaneous

State: Central

Year: 1986

.....passed. Repealing Act 1 - JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2000 THE JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2000 [Act, No. 56 of 2000] [30th December, 2000] PREAMBLE An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to juveniles in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection, by providing for proper care, protection and treatment by catering to their development needs, and by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposition of matters in the best interest of children and for their ultimate rehabilitation through various institutions established under this enactment. Whereas the Constitution has, in several provisions, including clause (3) of article 15, clauses (e) and (f) of article 39, articles 45 and 47, impose on the State a primary responsibility of ensuring that all the needs of children are met and that their basic human rights are fully protected; And Whereas, the General Assembly of the United Nations has adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the 20th November, 1989; And Whereas, the Convention on the Rights of the Child has prescribed a set of standards to.....

Companies Act, 1956 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1956

.....as in the (Depositories Act, 1996) (22 of 1996); (12B) "derivative" has the same meaning as in clause (aa) of (S.2 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956) (42 of 1956);] (13) "director" includes any person occupying the position of director, by whatever name called; (14) "District Court" means the principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction in a district, but does not include a High Court in the exercise of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction ; [(14A) "dividend" includes any interim dividend;] (15) "document" includes summons, notice, requisition, order, other legal process, and registers, whether issued, sent or kept in pursuance of this or any other Act or otherwise ; [(15A) "employees stock option" means the option given to the whole-time directors, officers or employees of a company, which gives such directors, officers or employees the benefit or right to purchase or subscribe at a future date, the securities offered by the company at a pre-determined price;] (16) "existing company" means an existing company as defined in (section 3); (17) "financial year" means, in relation to any body corporate, the period in respect of which.....

Delhi Police Act, 1978 Complete Act

State: Delhi

Year: 1978

.....Act, 1955, or under section 12 of that Act in so far as it relates to satta gambling or on two or more occasions under any other provisions of that Act (including section 12 of that Act in so far as it does not relate to satta gambling); or (c) of any offence under the Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act, 1956; or (d) of any offence under section 25, section 26, section 27, section 28 or section 29 of the Arms Act, 1959; or (e) of any offence under section 135 of the Customs Act, 1962; or (f) of any offence under section 61, section 63 or section 66, of the Punjab Excise Act, 1955, as in Delhi; or (g) on two or more occasions of an offence under (i) the Opium Act, 1878; or (ii) the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930; or (iii) the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; or (iv) section 11 of the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959, as in force in Delhi; or (h) on three or more occasions of an offence under section 105 or section 107 of this Act, the Commissioner of Police may, if he has reason to believe that such person is likely again to engage himself in the commission of any of the offences referred to in this section, by order in writing, direct such.....

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 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Act, 1969 Complete Act

State: Punjab

Year: 1969

.....of Punjab in the Twentieth Year of Republic of India as follows :- Short title 1. This act may be called the** [Guru Nanak Dev] University Amritsar Act, 1969. Definitions 2. In this Act and in all Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made hereunder uless the context otherwise requires: (a) "College" means an institution maintained by or admitted to the privileges of the University under this act. (b) "Principal" means the head of a college and includes, when there is no Principal, the person for the time being duly appointed to act as Principal and in the absence of the Principal or the acting Principal, a Vice-Principal duly appointed as such. (c) "Statutes", "Ordinances" and "Regulations" mean respectively the Statues, Ordinances and * For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Punjab Government Gazette (Extraordinary), 1969, page 1114. ** Subs by the Guru Nanak University Amritsar (Amendment) Act, 1975, S.2 for "Guru Nanak". Regulations of the University made by or under this Act. (d) "Teachers" include Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other persons imparting instruction in the University or in any College. (e) "University" means the* [Guru Nanak Dev] University Amritsar, as.....

Air Corporations Act, 1953 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1953

.....with either of the Corporations. SECTION 09: CORPORATIONS TO ACT ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES - In carrying out any of duties vested in it by this Act, each of the Corporations shall act so far as may be on business principles. CHAPTER 03: FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT SECTION 10: CAPITAL OF THE CORPORATIONS - (1) All non-recurring expenditure incurred by the Central Government for, or in connection with, each of the Corporations up to the date of establishment of that Corporation and declared to be capital expenditure by that Government, shall be treated as capital provided by the Central Government to that Corporation. (2) The Central Government may provide any further capital that may be required by either of the Corporations for the carrying on of the business of the Corporation or for any purpose connected therewith on such terms and conditions as the Central Government may determine. (3) Each of the Corporations may, with the consent of the Central Government, or in accordance with the terms of any general authority given to it by the Central Government- (a) borrow money for all or any of the purposes of the Corporation, and (b) secure the payment of any money.....

Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1968

..... SECTION 20: CERTAIN ACTS NOT TO APPLY TO MEMBERS OF THE FORCE - Nothing contained inthe Payment of Wages Act, 1936-, orthe Industrial Diusputes Act, 1947-, orthe Factories Act, 1948-, or any corresponding law relating to investigation and settlement of industrial disputes in force in a State shall apply to members of the Force. SECTION 21: PROTECTION OF ACTS OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FORCE - (1) In any suit or proceeding against any51[x x x] member of the Force for any act done by him in the discharge of his duties, it shall be lawful for him to plead that such act was done by him under the orders of a competent authority. (2) Any such plea may be proved by the production of the order directing the act, and if it is so proved, the51[x x x] member of the Force shall thereupon be discharged from any liability in respect of the act so done by him, notwithstanding any defect in the jurisdiction of the authority which issued such order. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, any legal proceeding, whether civil or criminal, which may lawfully be brought against any51[x x x] member of the Force for anything done or intended.....

The Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 Complete Act

State: Haryana

Year: 1994

.....or land; (xxiii) "Executive Officer" means an Executive Officer of a Panchayat Samiti; (xxiv) "factory" means a factory as defined in the Factories Act, 1948 (Act 13 of 1984); (xxv) "Finance Commission" means the Finance Commission constituted under clause (1) of article 243-1 of the Constitution of India; (xxvi) "general election" means the election held under this Act for the constitution or reconstitution of a Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti or Zila Parishad, as the case may be, after the expiry of its term or otherwise; (xxvii) "Government" means the Government of the State of Haryana; (xxviii) "Gram Fund" means Gram Fund provided under this Act; (xxix) "Gram Panchayat" means the Panchayat constituted at village level under this Act; (xxx) "Gram Sabha" means a body consisting of persons registered as voters in the electoral rolls of a village comprised within the area of the Panchayat at the village level; (xxxi) "Gram Sachiv" means a Gram Sachiv of a Gram Panchayat or group of Gram Panchayats appointed by the Government; (xxxii) "Joint Director" means an officer appointed by the Government to perform the functions of a Joint Director under this.....