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Section 15, Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [S1F-WFM]

As at 16 October 1961. In force from 16 October 1961 by S.O. 3176(E) [N11-Q7B].

In Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [A10-GPM]. This text from 16 October 1961 to 20 September 1991. Other texts (1): from 21 September 1991.

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Cite: Section 15, Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [S1F-WFM]. Machine: S1F-WFM@1961-10-16.

15. Penalty for contravention.—(1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4 or section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in the case of a continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to one thousand rupees for every day during which the contravention continues after conviction for the first such contravention. (2) Whoever contravenes any other provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for which no penalty is elsewhere provided, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

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Section 2, Geneva Conventions Act (Amendment) Act, 1991 [S1W-QDN], 21 September 1991, Band A. "section 15 of the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 (6 of 1960)".

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Section 15, Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 [S1F-WFM]