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The Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 1972

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An Act to give effect to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Act number
43 of 1972
Ministry
Ministry of External Affairs
Enacted
29 Aug 1972

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11 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 2Application of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
  3. Section 3Application of certain privileges and immunities to diplomatic missions and their members pursuant to international agreement.
  4. Section 4Restrictions on privileges and immunities.
  5. Section 5Waiver.
  6. Section 6Restrictions on certain exemptions from customs duty, etc.
  7. Section 7Privileges and immunities of citizens of India.
  8. Section 8Restrictions on entry into diplomatic premises.
  9. Section 9Evidence.
  10. Section 10Power to make rules.
  11. Section 11Notifications issued and rules made under this Act to be laid before Parliament.