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Section 51, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1V-RAZ]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 3 May 1988.

In Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [A10-Z8M]. This text from 3 May 1988. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 51, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1V-RAZ]. Machine: S1V-RAZ.

51. Appeal.—(1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Commission under this Act may, within sixty days from the date on which the order is communicated to him, prefer an appeal to the District Magistrate in such form and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed. (2) The appellate authority may, after giving the appellant an opportunity of being heard, confirm, modify or set aside the order appealed against. (3) No appeal shall lie under this section against an order made with the consent of the parties.

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Section 54, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1V-RDH], 3 May 1988, Band A. "section 51".

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Section 51, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1V-RAZ]