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Section 1, Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [S18-EKP]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 September 1939.

In Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [A10-ASD]. This text from 10 September 1939. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [S18-EKP]. Machine: S18-EKP.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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Section 1, Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 [S18-EKP]