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Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947

Breach of a “civil obligation” which attracts “penalty” under Section 23(1)(a) FERA, 1947 and a finding that the delinquent have contravened the provisions of Section 10 FERA, 1947 would immediately attract the levy of ‘penalty’ under Section 23, irrespective of … Continue reading

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Food Adultration

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act is a welfare legislation to prevent health hazards by consuming adulterated food. The mens rea is not an essential ingredient. It is a social evil and the Act prohibits commission of the offences under the … Continue reading

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