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The Citizenship Act, 1955
Enactment Date: 30-12-1955
Act Year: 1955
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date: 30-12-1955
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Citizenship Act, 1955
Long Title
An Act to provide for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 30-12-1955
Act Year: 1955
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date : 30-12-1955
Section 17.
Crime: Knowingly making any false representation for procuring anything to be done or not to be done under the Act.
Title:
Offences.
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
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 Foreigners Act, 1946
Enactment Date: 23-11-1946
Act Year: 1946
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date: 23-04-1946
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Foreigners Act, 1946
Long Title
An Act to confer upon the Central Government certain powers in respect of foreigners.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 23-11-1946
Act Year: 1946
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date : 23-04-1946
Section 14B.
Crime: Knowingly using a forged passport for entering into India, or remaining in India without authority of the law.
Title:
Penalty for using forged passport.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 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 MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 14A(b)
Crime: Entering into or staying in any area in India without the valid documents required for such entry or stay.
Title:
Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 10000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 14A(a)
Crime: Entering into any area which is restricted for entry by order or direction without obtaining a permit.
Title:
Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 10000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 14A(a)
Crime: Remaining in a prohibited area beyond the period permitted.
Title:
Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 10000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 YRS | MAX: 8.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 14(c)
Crime: Contravening any provisions of this Act for which no specific punishment is provided under this Act.
Title:
Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 14(c)
Crime: Contravening any order or directions, for which no specific punishment is provided under this Act.
Title:
Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 14(b)
Crime: Violating any condition of the valid visa issued for one's entry and stay in India.
Title:
Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 14(a)
Crime: Remaining in any area in India for a period exceeding the period for which a visa was issued.
Title:
Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Forfeiture : Any bond entered into by the person
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 Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983
Enactment Date: 25-12-1983
Act Year: 1983
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date: 25-12-1983
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983
Long Title
An Act to provide for the establishment of Tribunals for the determination, in a fair manner, of the question whether a person is an illegal migrant to enable the Central Government to expel illegal migrants from India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 25-12-1983
Act Year: 1983
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date : 25-12-1983
Section 25.
Crime: Contravening an order of expulsion or removal of an illegal migrant from India.
Title:
Penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 2000 | 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
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: Not specified
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS
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 25.
Crime: Failing to comply with any direction given by any order of expulsion or removal of an illegal migrant from India
Title:
Penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 2000 | 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
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 25.
Crime: Harbouring any person who has contravened an order of expulsion or removal of an illegal migrant from India
Title:
Penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 2000 | 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
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 25
Crime: Harbouring any person failing to comply with any direction given by any order of expulsion or removal of an illegal migrant from India
Title:
Penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 2000 | MAX: Prescribed, but amount 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
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 Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950
Enactment Date: 01-03-1950
Act Year: 1950
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of States
Enforcement Date: 01-03-1950
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950
Long Title
An Act to provide for the expulsion of certain immigrants from Assam.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 01-03-1950
Act Year: 1950
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of States
Enforcement Date : 01-03-1950
Section 5(c) r/w Section 2(b)
Crime: Harbouring any person who has failed to comply with any direction given under an order of expulsion.
Title:
Penalties.
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 5(c) r/w Section 2(a)
Crime: Harbouring any person who has contravened any order of expulsion.
Title:
Penalties.
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 5(b) r/w Section 2(b)
Crime: Failing to comply with any direction given in an order of expulsion in regard to their removal from India or Assam.
Title:
Penalties.
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 5(a) r/w Section 2(a)
Crime: Contravening an order of expulsion or removal from Assam or India.
Title:
Penalties.
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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: Prescribed, but amount not specified
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS
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
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Passports Act, 1967
Enactment Date: 24-06-1967
Act Year: 1967
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Enforcement Date: 24-06-1967
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Passports Act, 1967
Long Title
An Act to provide for the issue of passports and travel documents, to regulate the departure from India of citizens of India and other persons and for matters incidental or ancillary thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 24-06-1967
Act Year: 1967
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Enforcement Date : 24-06-1967
Section 12(3)
Crime: Contravening any provision or rules of this Act for which no punishment is provided elsewhere.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500
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 1000
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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS
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 12(3)
Crime: Contravening any condition of a passport or travel document for which no punishment is provided elsewhere.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500
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 1000
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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.25 YRS
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 12(1A)(b)
Crime: Non-citizen holding a forged passport or any travel document.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 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 MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 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
Section 12(1A)(a)
Crime: Non-citizen applying for a passport by suppressing information about their nationality.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 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 MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 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
Section 12(1A)(a)
Crime: Non-citizen obtaining a passport by suppressing information about their nationality.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment MIN: 2.0 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 MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 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
Section 12(1)(e)
Crime: Knowingly allowing someone else to use a passport or travel document issued to oneself.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 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: 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
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
Section 12(1)(d)
Crime: Knowingly using a passport or travel document issued to another person.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 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: 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
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
Section 12(1)(c)
Crime: Failing to produce for inspection one's passport or travel document when called upon to do so by the prescribed authority.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 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: 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
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
Section 12(1)(b)
Crime: Knowingly furnishing false information or suppressing any material information with a view to obtaining a passport or travel document.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 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: 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
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
Section 12(1)(b)
Crime: Without lawful authority altering or causing to alter entries made in a passport or travel document.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 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: 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: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
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
Section 12(1)(a) r/w Section 3
Crime: Departing from India without holding a valid passport or travel document.
Title:
Offences and penalties.
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 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: 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 MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
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
The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939
Enactment Date: 08-04-1939
Act Year: 1939
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date: 08-04-1939
Citizenship; Admission into; Emigration to, and Expulsion from, India; and Cross-border Movement
Short Title
The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939
Long Title
An Act to provide for the registration of foreigners in India.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 08-04-1939
Act Year: 1939
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Department: Department of Internal Security
Enforcement Date : 08-04-1939
Section 5
Crime: Foreigner contravening or failing to comply with any provisions or rules under this Act.
Title:
Penalties.
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
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000
Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS
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
Crime: Any Indian citizen contravening or failing to comply with any provisions or rules under this Act.
Title:
Penalties.
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