Section 16 of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities…
Section 16 bars legal proceedings against "the Central Government or a State Government" and against "any person" for anything in good faith done or intended to be done in…
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Section 16 of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 primarily provides protection to whom?
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Correct answer C
Section 16 bars legal proceedings against "the Central Government or a State Government" and against "any person" for anything in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the Act. The protection is not limited to the police, to one Government or to judicial authorities.