Section 12, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 [S1M-WXK]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 June 1972 by S.O. 1018(E) [N11-WTX].

In Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 [A10-NSY]. This text from 22 June 1972. 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 12, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 [S1M-WXK]. Machine: S1M-WXK.

12. Prohibition of the service of process without licence.—No person shall undertake the service of process except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 13: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the service of process undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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