Section 10

Abetment of offence.

The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

  • Act 22 of 1955
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
About this Act

An Act to prescribe punishment for the preaching and practice of Untouchability for the enforcement of any disability arising therefrom and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    Whoever abets any offence under this Act shall be punishable with the punishment provided for the offence.
     1 [Explanation.— A public servant who wilfully neglects the investigation of any offence punishable under this Act shall be deemed to have abetted an offence punishable under this Act.]

Notes

1. Ins. by s. 12, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-11-1976).

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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