Section 17: Protection of action taken in good faith.

The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.Central Act · Act 30 of 2016

(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.

(2) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government for any damage caused or likely to be caused for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.
Section	17
Marginal note	Protection of action taken in good faith.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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