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Section 20, Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 [S1M-W9Y]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 January 1973 by S.O. 1928(E) [N11-X3E].

In Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 [A10-NQ2]. This text from 4 January 1973. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 20, Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 [S1M-W9Y]. Machine: S1M-W9Y.

20. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer of the Central Government or of the Director-General 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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Section 20, Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 [S1M-W9Y]