Section 14 of FA, 1946 : Section 14: Penalty For Contravention Of Provisions Of The Act, Etc

Explanation using Example

A hypothetical scenario demonstrating the application of Section 14 of The Foreigners Act, 1946 could be:

John Doe, a foreign national, comes to India on a tourist visa that allows him to stay for a maximum of 30 days. However, John does not leave India after 30 days and instead stays for 60 days without any extension or valid reason. John has now overstayed his visa duration, which is a violation of Section 14(a) of The Foreigners Act, 1946.

As a result of this contravention, John could face legal action, which may include imprisonment for a term that could extend up to five years and a fine. Additionally, if John had entered into a bond that promised his compliance with the visa regulations, that bond would be forfeited, and any guarantor on the bond would be liable to pay the penalty or provide a satisfactory explanation to the court.