Every Member of the Commission, State Commission and every officer appointed or authorised by the Commission or the State Commission to exercise functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 39: Members and officers to be public servants.
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993Central Act · Act 10 of 1994
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section | 39 |
| Marginal note | Members and officers to be public servants. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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