Section 51, Protection of Human Rights Act, 1994 [S1Y-43Z]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 February 1994.

In Protection of Human Rights Act, 1994 [A11-2X8]. This text from 4 February 2003, by Act 62 of 2003 [A11-8AE]. Other texts (1): from 4 February 1994 to 3 February 2003.

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Cite: Section 51, Protection of Human Rights Act, 1994 [S1Y-43Z]. Machine: S1Y-43Z.

51. Penalty for contravention.—(1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4 or section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, and in the case of a continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to one thousand rupees for every day during which the contravention continues after conviction for the first such contravention. (2) Whoever contravenes any other provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for which no penalty is elsewhere provided, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

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Section 2, Protection of Human Rights Act (Amendment) Act, 2003 [S21-AMZ], 4 February 2003, Band A. "section 51 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1994 (10 of 1994)".

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