Section 1, Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [S1F-W18]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 25 September 1960 by S.O. 428(E) [N11-PFZ].

In Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [A10-GPM]. This text from 17 January 1960. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [S1F-W18]. Machine: S1F-W18.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.

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Notification S.O. 428(E), dated 29th August, 1960 [N11-PFZ], 29 August 1960, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 (6 of 1960), the Central Government"

Notification S.O. 3176(E), dated 23rd September, 1961 [N11-Q7B], 23 September 1961, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 (6 of 1960), the Central Government"

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