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The Disaster Management Act, 2005
Enactment Date: 23-12-2005
Act Year: 2005
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of States
Enforcement Date: 28-07-2006
Social Welfare
Short Title
The Disaster Management Act, 2005
Long Title
An Act to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 23-12-2005
Act Year: 2005
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of States
Enforcement Date : 28-07-2006
Section 57 r/w Section 65
Crime: Contravening any order with respect to the requisition of resources, provisions, vehicles etc., for rescue operations etc.
Title:
Penalty for contravention of any order regarding requisitioning.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 56
Crime: Officer ceasing or refusing to perform or withdrawing from duties imposed under this Act, without express permission from one's superior or other lawful excuse.
Title:
Failure of officer in duty or his connivance at the contravention of the provisions of this Act.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 54
Crime: Making or circulating a false alarm or warning for a disaster or its severity or magnitude, leading to panic.
Title:
Punishment for false warning.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 53.
Crime: Misappropriating, disposing of or compelling anyone to misappropriate or dispose of any money or materials meant for providing relief in any threatening disaster situation or disaster.
Title:
Punishment for misappropriation of money or materials, etc.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 52.
Crime: Knowingly making a false claim for obtaining any relief, assistance, repair, reconstruction or other benefits consequent to a disaster, from any specified officer or authority.
Title:
Punishment for false claim.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 51(b)
Crime: Refusing to comply with any direction given by or on behalf of the Central or State Government, or the National or State Executive Committee, or the District Authority under this Act.
Title:
Punishment for obstruction, etc.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 51(b)
Crime: Refusing to comply with any direction given by or on behalf of the Central or State Government, or the National or State Executive Committee, or the District Authority under this Act, resulting in the loss of lives or imminent danger.
Title:
Punishment for obstruction, etc.
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Section 51(a)
Crime: Obstructing any officer or employee of the Central or State Government, or a person authorised by the National, State or District Authority in the discharge of their functions under this Act, without reasonable cause.
Title:
Punishment for obstruction, etc.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 51(a)
Crime: Obstructing any officer or employee of the Central or State Government, or a person authorised by the National, State or District Authority in the discharge of their functions under this Act without reasonable cause, resulting in the loss of lives or imminent danger.
Title:
Punishment for obstruction, etc.
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The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986
Enactment Date: 07-12-1986
Act Year: 1986
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date: 15-04-1987
Labour Laws
Short Title
The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986
Long Title
An Act to provide for the safety, health and welfare of dock workers and for matters connected therewith.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 07-12-1986
Act Year: 1986
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date : 15-04-1987
Section 7(3)
Crime: As a Chief Inspector or Inspector, disclosing confidential information such as copies and extracts of registers and records relating to dock work, the source of a complaint relating to a defect, etc.
Title:
Restrictions on disclosure of information.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 19
Crime: Contravening any of the provisions of this Act for which no punishment is otherwise provided.
Title:
General provision for punishment for other offences.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500
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Section 16(2)
Crime: Failing to comply with an order within the specified time limit, to take measures specified for remedying matters related to an offence for which one is convicted.
Title:
Power of court to make orders.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(3)
Crime: Contravenes any provision of this Act or the regulations imposing any duty or liability on dock workers.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 200

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(2)(b)
Crime: Contravening a regulation that one has a duty to comply with, resulting in an accident which incapacitates a dock worker from earning his full wages for more than a fortnight.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 500 | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(2)(a)
Crime: Contravening a regulation that one has a duty to comply with, resulting in any fatal accident to a dock worker.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(1)(c)
Crime: Omitting to restore any fencing, gangway, gear, ladder, life-saving means or appliance, light, mark, stage or other thing after removing it in case of necessity, when such necessity ends.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(1)(b)
Crime: Removing any fencing, gangway, gear, ladder, life-saving means or appliance, light, mark, stage or other thing required to be provided by regulations, except in a situation of due authorisation or necessity.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(1)(a)
Crime: Wilfully obstructing an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred by or under this Act.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(1)(a)
Crime: Failing to produce by demand any register or other documents kept in pursuance of the regulations or otherwise in connection with any dock work, upon demand by an Inspector.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 14(1)(a)
Crime: Concealing or preventing any person from appearing before, or being examined by an Inspector.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 11(c)
Crime: Wilfully neglecting as a dock worker to make use of any appliance, convenience or other thing provided in connection with any dock work for securing the health, safety and welfare of dock workers.
Title:
Obligations of dock workers.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 11(b)
Crime: As a dock worker, wilfully and without reasonable cause doing anything likely to endanger self or others.
Title:
Obligations of dock workers.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 11(a)
Crime: Wilfully interfering with, or misusing, any appliance, convenience or other thing provided in connection with any dock work for the purpose of securing the health, safety and welfare of dock workers.
Title:
Obligations of dock workers.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Enactment Date: 20-05-1961
Act Year: 1961
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Enforcement Date: 01-07-1961
Women and Child Development
Short Title
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Long Title
An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 20-05-1961
Act Year: 1961
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Enforcement Date : 01-07-1961
Section 6(2)
Crime: Failing to transfer to the woman property received as dowry by any person other than the woman in connection with whose marriage it is given, within the specified time limit.
Title:
Dowry to be for the benefit of the wife or her heirs.

Fine MIN: INR 5000 | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Section 4A(b)
Crime: Printing, publishing or circulating any advertisement that offers any financial consideration such as share in property or business for the marriage of their son, daughter or other relative.
Title:
Ban on advertisement.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 15000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 4A(a)
Crime: Offering any share in property or business, or any other interest as consideration for the marriage of their son, daughter, or other relative, through any advertisement in any media.
Title:
Ban on advertisement.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 15000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 4
Crime: Demanding dowry from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom.
Title:
Penalty for demanding dowry.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 3(1)
Crime: Giving or taking dowry.
Title:
Penalty for giving or taking dowry.

Fine MIN: INR 15000 (Higher of 15,000 or the amount of dowry) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 5.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 15000 (Higher of 15,000 or the amount of dowry) | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 5.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 15000 (Higher of 15,000 or the amount of dowry) | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 5.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Enactment Date: 10-04-1940
Act Year: 1940
Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
Enforcement Date: 10-04-1940
Public Health
Short Title
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Long Title
An Act to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and cosmetics.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 10-04-1940
Act Year: 1940
Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
Enforcement Date : 10-04-1940
Section 13(1)(c) r/w Section 10A
Crime: Importing any drugs or cosmetics which are prohibited by the Central Government for public interest.
Title:
Offences.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 13(1)(b) r/w Section 10
Crime: Importing any prohibited drug other than those deemed as adulterated or spurious drugs, or spurious cosmetics.
Title:
Offences.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 13(1)(a)
Crime: Importing any adulterated or spurious drugs, or spurious cosmetics.
Title:
Offences.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 22(3)
Crime: Wilfully obstructing an Inspector in the exercise of their powers.
Title:
Powers of Inspectors.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 22(3)
Crime: Refusing to produce any record, register, or other document.
Title:
Powers of Inspectors.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34AA(d)
Crime: As an inspector, committing any other act, to the injury of any person without having reason to believe that such act is required for execution of duty.
Title:
Penalty for vexatious search or seizure.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34AA(c)
Crime: As an inspector, seizing any drug or cosmetic, or any substance or article, or any record, register, document or other material object vexatiously and unnecessarily.
Title:
Penalty for vexatious search or seizure.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34AA(b)
Crime: As an inspector, searching any person vexatiously and unnecessarily.
Title:
Penalty for vexatious search or seizure.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34AA(a)
Crime: Inspector searching any place, vehicle, vessel or other conveyance without a reasonable ground of suspicion.
Title:
Penalty for vexatious search or seizure.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(2) r/w Section 24, Section 33H
Crime: Failing to disclose the location of manufactured Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs, when legally bound to do so.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(2)
Crime: Contravening any other provisions of or rules made under this Chapter.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(c)
Crime: Manufacturing any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of the provisions of any notification issued to prohibit the same in public interest.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(c)
Crime: Manufacturing for sale or distribution any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of the provisions of any notification issued to prohibit the same in public interest.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(b)
Crime: Manufacturing any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug deemed to be spurious.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 6.0 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(b)
Crime: Manufacturing for sale or distribution any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug deemed to be spurious
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 6.0 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(a)
Crime: Manufacturing any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug deemed to be misbranded or adulterated.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(a)
Crime: Manufacturing for sale or distribution any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug deemed to be misbranded or adulterated.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(a)
Crime: Manufacturing any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug without a valid licence.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 33-I(1)(a)
Crime: Manufacturing for sale or distribution any Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug without a valid licence.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of Ayurvedic. Siddha or Unani drug in contravention of this Chapter

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (Higher of 20,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 28B.
Crime: Manufacturing any drug or cosmetic in contravention of any notification prohibiting or restricting the same in public interest.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, etc., of drugs or cosmetics in contravention of section 26A.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 28B.
Crime: Selling or distributing any drug or cosmetic in contravention of any notification prohibiting or restricting the same in public interest.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, etc., of drugs or cosmetics in contravention of section 26A.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 28A r/w Section 18B
Crime: Failing to keep and maintain such records, registers and other documents as may be prescribed.
Title:
Penalty for not keeping documents, etc., and for non-disclosure of information.

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 28A r/w Section 18B
Crime: Failing to furnish records, registers and other documents before any authority exercising any power or discharging any function.
Title:
Penalty for not keeping documents, etc., and for non-disclosure of information.

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 28 r/w Section 18A, Section 24
Crime: Failing to disclose the name of manufacturer, agent, and premises where drugs are manufactured to the Inspector.
Title:
Penalty for non-disclosure of the name of the manufacturer, etc

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27A(ii)
Crime: Manufacturing any cosmetic, other than adulterated or spurious cosmetics, in contravention of regulations relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and cosmetics.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27A(ii)
Crime: Selling, distributing, stocking, exhibiting, or offering for sale any cosmetic, other than adulterated or spurious cosmetics, in contravention of regulations relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and cosmetics.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27A(i)
Crime: Manufacturing any spurious or adulterated cosmetics.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the cosmetics) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27A(i)
Crime: Selling, distributing, stocking, exhibiting, or offering for sale any spurious or adulterated cosmetics.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (Higher of 50,000 or 3x the value of the cosmetics) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(d)
Crime: Manufacturing any drug, other than an adulterated or spurious drug, in contravention of regulations relating to manfacture, sale and distribution of drugs and cosmetics.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(d)
Crime: Selling, distributing, stocking, exhibiting, or offering for sale any drugs, other than an adulterated or spurious drugs, in contravention of regulations relating to manfacture, sale and distribution of drugs and cosmetics.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(c)
Crime: Manufacturing any adulterated or spurious drug which when used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention of any disease, etc. is likely to cause death or grievous hurt to the body solely because the drug was adulterated, spurious or not of standard quality.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 300000 (Higher of 3,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 10.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 10.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(c)
Crime: Selling, distributing, stocking, exhibiting or offering for sale any adulterated or spurious drug which when used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention of any disease, etc. is likely to cause death or grievous hurt to the body solely because the drug was adulterated, spurious or not of standard quality.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 300000 (Higher of 3,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 10.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 10.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(b)(ii)
Crime: Manufacturing any drug without a valid licence.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 7.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(b)(ii)
Crime: Selling, distributing, stocking, exhibiting, or offering for sale any drug without a valid licence.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 7.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(b)(i)
Crime: Manufacturing any drug deemed to be adulterated but not likely to cause death or grievous hurt when used in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of any disease or disorder.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 7.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(b)(i)
Crime: Selling, stocking, exhibiting, or offering for sale any drug deemed to be adulterated but not likely to cause death or grievous hurt when used in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of any disease or disorder.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 7.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(b)(i)
Crime: Distributing any drug deemed to be adulterated but not likely to cause death or grievous hurt when used in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of any disease or disorder.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Higher of 1,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 7.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(a)
Crime: Manufacturing adulterated or spurious drugs, which when used in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of any disease or disorder are likely to cause one's death or are likely to cause such harm on one's body as would amount to grievous hurt.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 1000000 (Higher of 10,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 10.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 27(a)
Crime: Selling, distributing, stocking, exhibiting, or offering for sale adulterated or spurious drugs, which when used in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of any disease or disorder is likely to cause one's death or is likely to cause such harm on one's body as would amount to grievous hurt.
Title:
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of drugs in contravention of this Chapter.

Fine MIN: INR 1000000 (Higher of 10,00,000 or 3x the value of the drugs) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 10.0 YRS | MAX: Not specified | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954
Enactment Date: 30-04-1954
Act Year: 1954
Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
Enforcement Date: 01-04-1955
Public Health
Short Title
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954
Long Title
An Act to control the advertisement of drugs in certain cases, to prohibit the advertisement for certain purposes of remedies alleged to possess magic qualities and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 30-04-1954
Act Year: 1954
Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
Enforcement Date : 01-04-1955
Section 7
Crime: Contravening any provision under this Act, or any rules made thereunder.
Title:
Penalty.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Forfeiture : Any document, article or thing in respect of which the contravention is made.
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Forfeiture Any document, article or thing in respect of which the contravention is made.
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955
Enactment Date: 14-10-1955
Act Year: 1955
Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Enforcement Date: 01-03-1956
Charitable and Religious Institutions; Co-operative Societies
Short Title
The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955
Long Title
An Act to make provision for the proper administration of the Durgah and the Endowment of the Durgah of Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishti, generally known as Durgah Khawaja Saheb, Ajmer.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 14-10-1955
Act Year: 1955
Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Enforcement Date : 01-03-1956
Section 14(2)
Crime: Soliciting or receiving any nazars or offerings on behalf of the Durgah, not being the Nazim or any person authorised by him in this behalf.
Title:
Power to solicit or receive offerings on behalf of the Durgah.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Electricity Act, 2003
Enactment Date: 26-05-2003
Act Year: 2003
Ministry: Ministry of Power
Enforcement Date: 10-06-2003
Energy Laws
Short Title
The Electricity Act, 2003
Long Title
An Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalisation of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies, constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 26-05-2003
Act Year: 2003
Ministry: Ministry of Power
Enforcement Date : 10-06-2003
Section 146
Crime: Failing to comply with any orders or directions given under this Act within the time specified.
Title:
Punishment for non-compliance of orders or directions.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 5000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 146
Crime: Contravening any provisions of this Act or of any rules or regulations made thereunder.
Title:
Punishment for non-compliance of orders or directions.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 5000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 141.
Crime: Maliciously extinguishing any public lamp.
Title:
Extinguishing public lamps.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 140.
Crime: Cutting or injuring any electric supply line or works with the intent to cut off supply or electricity.
Title:
Penalty for intentionally injuring works.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 139.
Crime: Negligently breaking, injuring, throwing down or damaging any material connected with the supply of electricity.
Title:
Negligently breaking or damaging works.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 138(1)(d)
Crime: Maliciously injuring any meter, indicator, or apparatus belonging to a licensee.
Title:
Interference with meters or works of licensee.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 138(1)(d)
Crime: Wilfully or fraudulently altering the index of any such meter, indicator or apparatus or preventing such from duly registering.
Title:
Interference with meters or works of licensee.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 138(1)(c)
Crime: Laying or causing to be laid, or connecting up any works for the purpose of communicating with any other works belonging to a licensee.
Title:
Interference with meters or works of licensee.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 138(1)(b)
Crime: Unauthorisedly reconnecting any meter, indicator or apparatus with any electric line or other works being the property of a licensee when the said electric line or other works has or have been cut or disconnected.
Title:
Interference with meters or works of licensee.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 138(1)(a)
Crime: Unauthorisedly connecting any meter, indicator or apparatus with any electric line through which electricity is supplied by a licensee, or disconnects the same from any such electric line.
Title:
Interference with meters or works of licensee.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 137.
Crime: Dishonestly receiving any stolen electric line or material, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be stolen property.
Title:
Punishment for receiving stolen property.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Either

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Either
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Either
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 136(1)(c)
Crime: Dishonestly loading, carrying, or moving from one place to another any electric line, material or meter without the its owner's consent.
Title:
Theft of electric lines and materials.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 136(1)(b)
Crime: Dishonestly storing, possessing or otherwise keeping in one's premises, custody or control, any electric line, material or meter without the owner's consent.
Title:
Theft of electric lines and materials.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 136(1)(a)
Crime: Dishonestly cutting, removing, taking away or transferring any electric line, material or meter from a tower, pole, any other installation or any place, where it may be rightfully or lawfully stored, deposited, kept etc., including during transportation, without the consent of the licensee or the owner.
Title:
Theft of electric lines and materials.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(e) r/w Proviso (ii) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly using electricity for any purpose other than for which the usage of electricity was authorised, where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted does not exceed 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(e) r/w Proviso (i) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly using electricity for any purpose other than for which the usage of electricity was authorised, where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted does not exceed 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of Electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(d) r/w Proviso (ii) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly using electricity through a tampered meter where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted exceeds 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(d) r/w Proviso (i) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly using electricity through a tampered meter where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted does not exceed 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of Electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(c) r/w Proviso (ii) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly damaging or destroying an electric meter, apparatus, equipment or wire, or causing or allowing any of them to be damaged or destroyed to interfere with the proper metering of electricity where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted exceeds 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Forfeiture Debarred from getting any supply of electricity from any source or generating station for minimum 3 months maximum 2 years
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(c) r/w Proviso (i) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly damaging or destroying an electric meter, apparatus, equipment or wire, or causing or allowing any of them to be damaged or destroyed to interfere with the proper metering of electricity where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted does not exceed 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of Electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(b) r/w Proviso (ii) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly tampering a meter, or installing or using a tampered meter, current reversing transformer, loop connection or any other device or method which interferes with accurate or proper registration, calibration or metering of electric current resulting in electricity being stolen or wasted where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted exceeds 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(b) r/w Proviso (i) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly tampering a meter, or installing or using a tampered meter, current reversing transformer, loop connection or any other device or method which interferes with accurate or proper registration, calibration or metering of electric current resulting in electricity being stolen or wasted where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted does not exceed 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of Electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(a) r/w Proviso (ii) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly tapping, making or causing to be made any connection with overhead, underground or under water lines, cables, service wires, or service facilities of a licensee or supplier where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted exceeds 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 135(1)(a) r/w Proviso (i) to Section 135(1)
Crime: Dishonestly tapping, making or causing to be made any connection with overhead, underground or under water lines, cables, service wires, or service facilities of a licensee or supplier where the load abstracted, consumed, used or so attempted does not exceed 10 kilowatt.
Title:
Theft of Electricity.

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 6 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3 times the financial gain | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 3x the financial gain | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950
Enactment Date: 01-03-1950
Act Year: 1950
Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Department: Department of Consumer Affairs
Enforcement Date: 01-09-1950
Symbols, Records and Statistics
Short Title
The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950
Long Title
An Act to prevent the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 01-03-1950
Act Year: 1950
Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Department: Department of Consumer Affairs
Enforcement Date : 01-09-1950
Section 5.
Crime: Using or continuing to use any for any trade, business, calling or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trade mark or design, any name or emblem specified in the Schedule or any colourable imitation thereof without prior permission of the Central Government or its authorised officer.
Title:
Penalty.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Emigration Act, 1983
Enactment Date: 10-09-1983
Act Year: 1983
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Enforcement Date: 30-12-1983
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Emigration Act, 1983
Long Title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to emigration of citizens of India.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 10-09-1983
Act Year: 1983
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Enforcement Date : 30-12-1983
Section 24(3)
Crime: Contravening any term or condition subject to which any emigration clearance has been given under this Act, where no other penalty is provided.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(g)
Crime: Cheating any emigrant.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(f)
Crime: Collecting from an emigrant any charges in excess of the limits prescribed.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(e)
Crime: Disobeying or neglecting to comply with any order of the Protector of Emigrants under this Act.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(d)
Crime: Making or causing to be made any alteration in any certificate, permit, document or endorsement by way of emigration clearance issued under this Act, without lawful authority.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(c)
Crime: Obtaining a certificate, permit, or emigration clearance under this Act by intentionally furnishing false information or suppressing any material information.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(b) r/w Section 16
Crime: Recruiting any citizen of India for employment in any country or place outside India except through a competent recruiting agent and in accordance with a valid permit.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(b) r/w Section 10
Crime: Commencing or carrying on business as a recruiting agent without valid certification.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 24(1)(a)
Crime: Emigrating except in conformity with the provisions of this Act.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: INR 4000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 4.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 2000

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Employees Compensation Act, 1923
Enactment Date: 05-03-1923
Act Year: 1923
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date: 01-07-1924
Labour Laws
Short Title
The Employees Compensation Act, 1923
Long Title
An Act to provide for the payment by certain classes of employers to their workmen of compensation for injury by accident.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 05-03-1923
Act Year: 1923
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date : 01-07-1924
Section 18A(e) r/w Section 17A
Crime: Failing to inform the employee of their rights to compensation, immediately at the time of employment.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 18A(d) r/w Section 16
Crime: Failing to make a return which is required by State Government notification, specifying the number of injuries for which compensation was paid in the last year, the amount of compensation, and other particulars as may be specified.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 18A(c) r/w Section 10B
Crime: Failing to send a report to an authority when required by notice to send such report with the circumstances of an accident on one's premises which resulted in death or serious bodily injury.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 18A(b) r/w Section 10A(1)
Crime: Failing to comply with the Commissioner's notice requiring a statement with the circumstances attending an employee's death and whether compensation is liable to be paid on account of such death.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 18A(a) r/w Section 10(3)
Crime: Failing to maintain a notice-book which is required by State Governments to be maintained by any prescribed class of employers, and to be made readily accessible at all reasonable times to injured employees on the premises.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
