The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
Central Act ยท Act 3 of 189711 provisions11 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the better prevention of the spread of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 3 of 1897 |
| Year | 1897 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 11 |
| Subjects | health |
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- Section 1A Definitions.
- Section 2 Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations as to dangerous epidemic disease.4 citing judgments
- Section 2A Powers of Central Government.
- Section 2B Prohibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to property
- Section 3 Penalty.5 citing judgments
- Section 3A Cognizance, investigation and trial of offences.
- Section 3B Composition of certain offences.
- Section 3C Presumption as to certain offences.
- Section 3D Presumption of culpable mental state.
- Section 3E Compensation for acts of violence.
- Section 4 Protection to persons acting under Act.2 citing judgments
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