The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
Central Act · Act 3 of 19847 provisions29 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for prevention of damage to public property and for matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 3 of 1984 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 7 |
| Subjects | criminal |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.2 citing judgments
- Section 3 Mischief causing damage to public property.21 citing judgments
- Section 4 Mischief causing damage to public property by fire or explosive substance.5 citing judgments
- Section 5 Special provisions regarding bail.1 citing judgment
- Section 6 Saving.
- Section 7 Repeal and saving.
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