The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 is an Indian law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, race, religion, or place of birth.
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Summary
The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 was enacted to prohibit discrimination against people on the basis of their caste, race, religion, or place of birth. The Act provides for punishment of offenses related to the violation of civil rights, including forced labor, denial of access to public places, and harassment. The Act also establishes special courts to try offenses related to the violation of civil rights and provides for the compensation of victims of such offenses. The Act is an important tool for protecting the civil rights of individuals in India.
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| 1 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 2 | Section 3: Punishment For Enforcing Religious Disabilities | Open |
| 3 | Section 4: Punishment For Enforcing Social Disabilities | Open |
| 4 | Section 5: Punishment For Refusing To Admit Person To Hospitals, Etc | Open |
| 5 | Section 6: Punishment For Refusing To Sell Goods Or Render Services | Open |
| 6 | Section 7: Punishment For Other Offences Arising Out Of "Untouchability" | Open |
| 7 | Section 7A: Unlawful Compulsory Labour When To Be Deemed To Be A Practice Of "Untouchability" | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Cancellation Or Suspension Of Licences In Certain Cases | Open |
| 9 | Section 10A: Power Of State Government To Impose Collective Fine | Open |
| 10 | Section 11: Enhanced Penalty On Subsequent Conviction | Open |
| 11 | Section 13: Limitation Of Jurisdiction Of Civil Courts | Open |
| 12 | Section 14: Offences By Companies | Open |
| 13 | Section 14A: Protection Of Action Taken In Good Faith | Open |
| 14 | Section 15: Offences To Be Cognizable And Triable Summarily | Open |
| 15 | Section 15A: Duty Of State Government To Ensure That The Rights Accruing From The Abolition Of "Untouchability" May Be Availed Of By The Concerned Persons | Open |
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