Section 1

Short title and extent.

The Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, 1950

  • Act 18 of 1950
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to confer upon special criminal Courts, constituted by or under certain State laws, jurisdiction to try offences against laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, 1950.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India except 1 [the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States].

Notes

1. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for "Part B States".

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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