The Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, 1950
Central Act · Act 18 of 19505 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to confer upon special criminal Courts, constituted by or under certain State laws, jurisdiction to try offences against laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 18 of 1950 |
| Year | 1950 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 5 |
| Subjects | criminal |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.
- Section 2 Definition.
- Section 3 Jurisdiction of special Criminal Courts to try offences with respect to matters in the Union List.
- Section 4 Power to add to Schedule.
- Section 5 Repeal of Ordinance.
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