Section 5

Trial of offences.

The Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948

  • Act 41 of 1948
  • Ministry of External Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the administration of oaths by diplomatic and consular officers and to prescribe the fees leviable in respect of certain of their official duties.

All sections
    Any offence under this Act may be inquired into, dealt with, tried and punished in 1[any 2[State]] in which the person charged with the offence was apprehended or is in custody, in the same manner and to the same extent as if the offence had been committed within the State where he was apprehended or is in custody

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "any Province of India".
2. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for "Part A or Part C State".

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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