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The Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, 1950

Central

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.

Act number
18 of 1950
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of Internal Security
Enacted
10 Mar 1950

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5 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 2Definition.
  3. Section 3Jurisdiction of special Criminal Courts to try offences with respect to matters in the Union List.
  4. Section 4Power to add to Schedule.
  5. Section 5Repeal of Ordinance.