Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S17-68Q]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 August 1923.
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4; (b) "enrolled person" means a person enrolled under this Act; (c) "superior officer" when used in relation to a person subject to this Act, means any person who is entitled under this Act or the rules made thereunder to command such person; (d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (e) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
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enrolled person: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "enrolled person" means a person enrolled under this Act
enrolled person: 32 more definitions.
Force: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4
Force: 36 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
superior officer: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "superior officer" when used in relation to a person subject to this Act, means any person who is entitled under this Act or the rules made thereunder to command such person
superior officer: 32 more definitions.
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