(1) This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Habitual Offenders (Control and Reform) Act, 1956.
(2) It shall extend to the [whole of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir].
(3) It shall come into force on 1st April, 1956.
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.
The Jammu and Kashmir Habitual Offenders (Control and Reform) Act, 1956Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 11 of 1956
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| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir Habitual Offenders (Control and Reform) Act, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title, extent and commencement. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted. Substituted by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020 for “whole of the Jammu and Kashmir State”.
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