Section 1, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1G-YH6]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 January 1962.

In Defence of India Act, 1962 [A10-HHY]. This text from 12 January 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 1, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1G-YH6]. Machine: S1G-YH6.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Defence of India Act, 1962. (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.

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Force: Section 2, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1GYJ0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4

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Notification S.O. 3108(E), dated 25th June, 1962 [N11-QNA], 25 June 1962, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Defence of India Act, 1962 (51 of 1962), the Central Government"

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