Which of the following proceedings is barred if action is taken in good faith under the Prevention of…
Section 16 provides that no "suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding" shall lie against any person for anything done in good faith under the Act. All three kinds are…
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Which of the following proceedings is barred if action is taken in good faith under the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980?
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Correct answer C
Section 16 provides that no "suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding" shall lie against any person for anything done in good faith under the Act. All three kinds are barred, so a bar that left other legal proceedings open would be too narrow.