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Section 2 – Interpretation

The Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947

Bare Act

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

  • (a) "the Council" means the Council constituted under this Act;
  • (b) "prescribed" means prescribed by regulations made under section 16;
  • (c) "State Council" means a Council (by whatever name called) constituted under the law of a State to regulate the registration of nurses, midwives or health visitors in the State;
  • (d) "State register" means a register of nurses, midwives or health visitors maintained under the law of a State.

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Simplified Act

This section explains some specific terms used in this law. Here's what they m

Explanation using examples

Let's say there's a nurse named Priya who has completed her nursing education and wants to practice in India. To do so, she needs