Central Act
The Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, 1950
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 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1950-03-10 |
| In force from | 1950-03-10 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Internal Security |
| Sections | 5 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, 1950 come into force?
It came into force on 1950-03-10, having been enacted on 1950-03-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Internal Security).
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