Section 1

Short title and extent.

The Judges (Protection) Act, 1985

  • Act 59 of 1985
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Justice
About this Act

An Act for securing additional protection for Judges and others acting Judicially and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Judges (Protection) Act, 1985.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).

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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