Section 1

Short title, extent and application.

The Official Secrets Act, 1923

  • Act 19 of 1923
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to official secrets.

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    1[1. Short title, extent and application.--(1) This Act may be called the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India and applies also to servants of the Government and to citizens of India outside India].

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 24 of 1967, s. 2, for section 1.

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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