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Section 1, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S17-679]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 August 1923.

In Official Secrets Act, 1923 [A10-90P]. This text from 26 August 1923. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S17-679]. Machine: S17-679.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Official Secrets Act, 1923. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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Force: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4

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Section 1, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S17-679]