Section 40, Advocates Act, 1961 [S1G-J7T]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 February 1962 by S.O. 3012(E) [N11-QDZ].

In Advocates Act, 1961 [A10-H4H]. This text from 11 February 1962. 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 40, Advocates Act, 1961 [S1G-J7T]. Machine: S1G-J7T.

40. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the High Court or any officer of the Central Government or of the High Court for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules made thereunder.

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Court: Section 2, Advocates Act, 1961 [S1GH1T] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act

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