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The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007
Enactment Date: 19-09-2007
Act Year: 2007
Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Department: Department of Food and Public Distribution
Enforcement Date: 25-10-2010
Food and Public Distribution
Short Title
The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007
Long Title
An Act to make provisions for the development and regulation of warehouses, negotiability of warehouse receipts, establishment of a Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 19-09-2007
Act Year: 2007
Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Department: Department of Food and Public Distribution
Enforcement Date : 25-10-2010
Section 43(5)
Crime: Depositor declaring an inaccurate value of the goods delivered by him for storage with a warehouseman.
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Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000
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Section 43(4)
Crime: Warehouseman failing to deliver goods within the declared shelf-life after the surrender of a negotiable warehouse receipt by the depositor or endorsee, payment of all lawful charges, and cancellation of encumbrances endorsed on the receipt.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3x the value of the goods

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

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Section 43(3)
Crime: Warehouseman, their agent or servant, knowingly delivering goods without obtaining possession of an outstanding and uncancelled negotiable warehouse receipt, at or before the time of delivery causing unlawful loss or gain to any person.
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Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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Section 43(2)
Crime: Warehouseman, their agent or servant, knowingly issuing a duplicate negotiable warehouse receipt without following the procedure for the issuing such a receipt.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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

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Section 43(1)
Crime: Warehouseman knowingly issuing a negotiable warehouse receipt without the physical delivery of the goods.
Title:
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Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 4x the value of the goods

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

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Section 43(1)
Crime: Warehouseman, their agent or servant, knowingly issuing a negotiable warehouse receipt without reasonably satisfying that the goods received are as stated in the receipt.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 4x the value of the goods

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

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Section 43(1)
Crime: Warehouseman, their agent or servant, knowingly issuing a negotiable warehouse receipt for goods that do not correspond with the weight or grade specified in the receipt.
Title:
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Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 4x the value of the goods

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

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Section 43(1)
Crime: Warehouseman, their agent or servant, knowingly issuing a negotiable warehouse receipt without having control of the goods at the time of issuing the receipt.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 4x the value of the goods

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

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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Enactment Date: 23-03-1974
Act Year: 1974
Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Enforcement Date: 23-03-1974
Environmental Law
Short Title
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Long Title
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 23-03-1974
Act Year: 1974
Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Enforcement Date : 23-03-1974
Section 45E(3)
Crime: Failing to pay the penalty or the additional penalty imposed under the provisions of the Act within ninety days of such imposition.
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Offences for failure to comply with provisions of section 25 or 26 and for failure to pay penalty

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2x the amount of the penalty imposed

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

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Section 45E(1) r/w Section 25(1)(c) and Section 26
Crime: Making any new discharge of sewage without the previous consent of the State Board.
Title:
Offences for failure to comply with provisions of section 25 or 26 and for failure to pay penalty

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

Imprisonment MIN: 1.5 YRS | MAX: 6.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)

Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS (If the contravention continues beyond a period of one year) | MAX: 7.0 YRS (If the contravention continues beyond a period of one year)
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Section 45E(1) r/w Section 25(1)(b) and Section 26
Crime: Bring into use any new or altered outlet for the discharge of sewage without the previous consent of the State Board.
Title:
Offences for failure to comply with provisions of section 25 or 26 and for failure to pay penalty

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

Imprisonment MIN: 1.5 YRS | MAX: 6.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)

Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS (If the contravention continues beyond a period of one year) | MAX: 7.0 YRS (If the contravention continues beyond a period of one year)
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Section 45E(1) r/w Section 25(1)(a) and Section 26
Crime: Establishing or taking any steps to establish any industry, operation, process, or any treatment and disposal system or addition, which is likely to discharge sewage or trade effluent into a stream or well or sewer or on land, without the previous consent of the State Board.
Title:
Offences for failure to comply with provisions of section 25 or 26 and for failure to pay penalty

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

Imprisonment MIN: 1.5 YRS | MAX: 6.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)

Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS (If the contravention continues beyond a period of one year) | MAX: 7.0 YRS (If the contravention continues beyond a period of one year)
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The Wealth-tax Act, 1957
Enactment Date: 12-09-1957
Act Year: 1957
Ministry: Ministry of Finance
Department: Department of Revenue
Enforcement Date: 01-04-1957
Taxes, Tolls & Cess Laws
Short Title
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957
Long Title
An Act to provide for the levy of wealth-tax.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 12-09-1957
Act Year: 1957
Ministry: Ministry of Finance
Department: Department of Revenue
Enforcement Date : 01-04-1957
Section 35EEE r/w Section 37A(3A)
Crime: Removing, parting with or otherwise dealing with any books of account, other documents, money, bullion, jewellery or other valuable article or thing, which not be seized, without the permission of an officer.
Title:
Contravention of order made under second proviso to sub - section ( 1 ) or sub - section ( 3A ) of section 37A.

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

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Section 35EEE r/w Section 37A(1)
Crime: Removing, parting with or otherwise dealing with any valuable article or thing, which could not be seized due to its volume, weight or other physical characteristics or due to its being of a dangerous nature, without the previous permission of an authorised officer.
Title:
Contravention of order made under second proviso to sub - section ( 1 ) or sub - section ( 3A ) of section 37A.

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

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Section 35EE r/w Section 34ACC
Crime: Registered valuer failing to intimate to the Board the particulars of conviction or the fact that they have been found guilty of misconduct in their professional capacity.
Title:
Failure to furnish particulars under section 34ACC.

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

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Section 35E.
Crime: Registered valuer knowingly making a false statement in a verification.
Title:
False statement in verification mentioned in section 34AB.

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

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

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Section 35D
Crime: Knowingly making a false statement in any verification under the Act or rule, where the amount of tax which would have been evaded if the statement or account had been accepted as true, exceeds one lakh rupees.
Title:
False statement in verification, etc., made under certain provisions of the Act.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Section 35D
Crime: Knowingly making a false statement in any verification under the Act or rule.
Title:
False statement in verification, etc., made under certain provisions of the Act.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.35 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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

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Section 35D
Crime: Knowingly delivering a false account or statement where the amount of tax which would have been evaded if the statement or account had been accepted as true, exceeds one lakh rupees.
Title:
False statement in verification, etc., made under certain provisions of the Act.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Section 35D
Crime: Knowingly delivering a false account or statement.
Title:
False statement in verification, etc., made under certain provisions of the Act.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.35 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

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

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Section 35C r/w Section 16(4)
Crime: Wilfully failing to produce accounts, records and documents as required by the Valuation Officer.
Title:
Failure to produce accounts, records, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 4 (Per day of continued default) | MAX: INR 10 (Per day of continued default)

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

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Section 35B r/w Section 14(2) and Section 17(1)
Crime: Wilfully failing to furnish the return of net wealth as required under the Act after receiving a notice from the Assessing Officer, where the amount of tax, which would have been evaded if the failure had not been discovered, exceeds one lakh rupees.
Title:
Failure to furnish returns of net wealth.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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Section 35B r/w Section 14(2) and Section 17(1)
Crime: Wilfully failing to furnish the return of net wealth as required under the Act after receiving a notice by the Assessing Officer.
Title:
Failure to furnish returns of net wealth.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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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
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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 35B r/w Section 14(1)
Crime: Wilfully failing to furnish the return of net wealth in due time, where the amount of tax, which would have been evaded if the failure had not been discovered, exceeds one lakh rupees.
Title:
Failure to furnish returns of net wealth.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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 35B r/w Section 14(1)
Crime: Wilfully failing to furnish the return of net wealth in due time as required under the Act.
Title:
Failure to furnish returns of net wealth.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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 35A(2)
Crime: Wilfully attempting to evade the payment of any tax, penalty or interest under the Act.
Title:
Wilful attempt to evade tax, etc.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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: N/A | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS (0.5 in case of subsequent offence) | MAX: 3.0 YRS (7 in case of subsequent offence)
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS (0.5 in case of subsequent offence) | MAX: 3.0 YRS (7 in case of subsequent offence)
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 35A(1)(ii)
Crime: Wilfully attempting to evade any tax, penalty or interest chargeable or imposable under the Act.
Title:
Wilful attempt to evade tax, etc.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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: N/A | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS (0.5 in case of subsequent offence) | MAX: 3.0 YRS (7 in case of subsequent offence)
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.25 YRS (0.5 in case of subsequent offence) | MAX: 3.0 YRS (7 in case of subsequent offence)
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 35A(1)(i)
Crime: Wilfully attempting to evade any tax, penalty or interest, exceeding one lakh rupees, chargeable or imposable under the Act.
Title:
Wilful attempt to evade tax, etc.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Rigorous
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: N/A | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005
Enactment Date: 06-06-2005
Act Year: 2005
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Enforcement Date: 17-11-2006
International Relations
Short Title
The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005
Long Title
An Act to prohibit unlawful activities, in relation to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 06-06-2005
Act Year: 2005
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Enforcement Date : 17-11-2006
Section 19.
Crime: Contravening any other provision of this Act or any rule or order for which no specific punishment is provided.
Title:
Punishment for offences with respect to which no provision has been made.

Fine MIN: Not specified | 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
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 18
Crime: Signing, using, or causing to be signed or used any declaration, statement or document submitted to the competent authority known to be forged, tampered with, or false in material particulars, and relating to to items notified under this Act.
Title:
Punishment for offences with respect to which no provision has been made.

Fine MIN: INR 500000 (Higher of 5,00,000 or 5x the value of the materials, equipment, technology or services.) | MAX: Not specified
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 17.
Crime: Contravening any provision of this Act other than those relating to prohibitions surrounding weapons of mass destruction, non-State actor or terrorists, intimidating acts, and specific notified items.
Title:
Punishment for violation of other provisions of the Act.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 16(1) r/w Section 13(4)
Crime: Exhibiting, selling or supplying any item notified under the Act to a foreign entity or a foreigner residing, operating, visiting, studying, or conducting research or business within the territorial limits of India, or in its airspace or Exclusive Economic Zone.
Title:
Punishment for unauthorised export.

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 16(1) r/w Section 13(4)
Crime: Transferring any item notified under the Act to a foreign entity or a foreigner residing, operating, visiting, studying, or conducting research or business within the territorial limits of India, or in its airspace or Exclusive Economic Zone.
Title:
Punishment for unauthorised export.

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 2000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 15 r/w Section 9
Crime: Directly or indirectly transferring any material, equipment or technology notified under this Act to a non-state actor or a terrorist with an intention to aid them.
Title:
Punishment for aiding non-State actor or terrorist.

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

Imprisonment MIN: 5.0 YRS (Same punishment for preparation) | MAX: 10.0 YRS (Same punishment for preparation) | 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: 5.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 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: 5.0 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(5)
Crime: Unlawfully transferring missiles specially designed for the delivery of weapons of mass destruction
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(4)
Crime: Unlawfully transferring to any one biological or chemical weapon.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(3)
Crime: Unlawfully manufacturing or developing a biological or chemical weapon and their means of delivery.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(3)
Crime: Unlawfully acquiring or possessing a biological or chemical weapon and their means of delivery.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(3)
Crime: Unlawfully transporting a biological or chemical weapon and their means of delivery.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(2)
Crime: Unlawfully and knowingly transferring to anyone, or transferring control over, a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(1)
Crime: Unlawfully manufacturing or developing a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device and their means of delivery.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(1)
Crime: Unlawfully acquiring or possessing a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device and their means of delivery.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 8(1)
Crime: Unlawfully transporting a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device and their means of delivery.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 10
Crime: Transferring fissile or radioactive material, intending or threatening to cause death, serious injury or damage to property to intimidate people, or to compel a Government to do or abstain from any act.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 10
Crime: Acquiring or possessing fissile or radioactive material, intending or threatening to cause death, serious injury or damage to property to intimidate people, or to compel a Government to do or abstain from any act.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
Section 14 r/w Section 10
Crime: Transporting fissile or radioactive material, intending or threatening to cause death, serious injury or damage to property to intimidate people, or to compel a Government to do or abstain from any act.
Title:
Offences and penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913
Enactment Date: 07-03-1913
Act Year: 1913
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of States
Enforcement Date: 01-07-1913
Industries
Short Title
The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913
Long Title
An Act to prohibit the importation, manufacture and sale of matches made with white phosphorus.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 07-03-1913
Act Year: 1913
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of States
Enforcement Date : 01-07-1913
Section 6(2)
Crime: Selling, exposing, offering for sale or possessing for sale any matches made with white phosphorus.
Title:
Prohibition of sale.
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Forfeiture : Matches in possession
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 5(2)
Crime: Refusing to permit an Inspector of Factories to take a sample for analysis of any material used in manufacture of matches.
Title:
Power of Inspector of Factories to take samples of material used in manufacture.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 200
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 4(2)
Crime: Using or permitting the use of white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches.
Title:
Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 200
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 Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Enactment Date: 09-09-1972
Act Year: 1972
Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Environmental Law
Short Title
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Long Title
An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 09-09-1972
Act Year: 1972
Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Enforcement Date :
Section 58Y.
Crime: Knowingly acquiring any property, in relation to which proceedings are pending under the Act.
Title:
Punishment for acquiring property in relating to which proceeings have been taken under this Chapter.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50000

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
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50000

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

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50000

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

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50000

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
Section 53.
Crime: Vexatiously and unnecessarily seizing property of any other person.
Title:
Punishment for wrongful seizure.

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
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 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 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 500

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 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 51(1B) r/w Section 38J
Crime: Teasing, molesting, injuring or disturbing any animal in a zoo.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

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 5000

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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

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 2000

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 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 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 51(1B) r/w Section 38J
Crime: Feeding any animal in a zoo.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

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 5000

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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

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 2000

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 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 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 51(1B) r/w Section 38J
Crime: Littering on the grounds of a zoo.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

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 5000

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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000

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 2000

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 2000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 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 51(1A)
Crime: Contravening any provision related to trade or commerce in trophies, animal articles etc.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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: INR 25000 | MAX: N/A

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 51(1)
Crime: Contravening any provision, rule, order under this Act in relation to any animal specified in Schedule I or Part II of Schedule II or meat of any such animal or animal article, trophy or uncured trophy derived from such animal.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 25000 | MAX: N/A

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 51(1)
Crime: Breaching any conditions of licence or permits in relation to any animal specified in Schedule I or Part II of Schedule II or meat of any such animal or animal article, trophy or uncured trophy derived from such animal.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 25000 | MAX: N/A

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 51(1)
Crime: Contravening any provision, rule or order under this Act in relation to hunting in a sanctuary or a National Park.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 25000 | MAX: N/A

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 51(1)
Crime: Contravening any provision, rule or order under this Act in relation to altering the boundaries of a sanctuary or a National Park.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 25000 | MAX: N/A

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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 51(1)
Crime: Contravening any provision of the Act, rule, order or conditions of licence.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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 100000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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 100000

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 51(1)
Crime: Breaching any conditions of any licence or permit granted under this Act.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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 100000 | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 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: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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

Alternative Punishment (Addl. punishment - cancellation of licence and forfeiture of animals, trophies, ivory etc.)
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000

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 100000

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 Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956
Enactment Date: 30-12-1956
Act Year: 1956
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Women and Child Development
Short Title
The Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956
Long Title
An Act to provide for the licensing of institutions for women and children and for matters incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 30-12-1956
Act Year: 1956
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Enforcement Date :
Section 9
Crime: Contravening any provision of or rule under this Act, or the conditions of a licence.
Title:
Penalty.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 250

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
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 Working Journalists (Fixation of Rates of Wages) Act, 1958
Enactment Date: 16-09-1958
Act Year: 1958
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date: 16-09-1958
Labour Laws
Short Title
The Working Journalists (Fixation of Rates of Wages) Act, 1958
Long Title
An Act to provide for the fixation of rates of wages in respect of working journalists and for matters connected therewith.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 16-09-1958
Act Year: 1958
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date : 16-09-1958
Section 12A r/w Section 7
Crime: Paying less wages to a working journalist than rate specified by Government order.
Title:
Penalty.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 200
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
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The Working Journalists and other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955
Enactment Date: 20-12-1955
Act Year: 1955
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date: 20-12-1955
Labour Laws
Short Title
The Working Journalists and other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955
Long Title
An Act to regulate certain conditions of service of working journalists and other persons employed in newspaper establishments.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 20-12-1955
Act Year: 1955
Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Enforcement Date : 20-12-1955
Section 18
Crime: An employer contravening any of the provision of this Act or any rule or order.
Title:
Penalty.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 200
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

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
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
The Works of Defence Act, 1903
Enactment Date: 20-03-1903
Act Year: 1903
Ministry: Ministry of Defence
Department: Department of Defence
Enforcement Date: 20-03-1903
Defence of India and Armed Forces
Short Title
The Works of Defence Act, 1903
Long Title
An Act to provide for imposing restrictions upon the use and enjoyment of land in the vicinity of works of defence in order that such land may be kept free from buildings and other obstructions, and for determining the amount of compensation to be made on account of such imposition.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 20-03-1903
Act Year: 1903
Ministry: Ministry of Defence
Department: Department of Defence
Enforcement Date : 20-03-1903
Section 36(c) r/w Section 7
Crime: Contravening any of the provisions and restrictions imposed on land use near a work of defence.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.08 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 5 (Per day)
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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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 36(b)
Crime: Destroying, damaging, altering or otherwise interfering with the ground level or any work done under the Act.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.08 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 5 (Per day)
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
Section 36(a)
Crime: Obstructing any person in doing any of the acts authorised under the Act.
Title:
Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.08 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 5 (Per day)
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
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Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
