Central · Act 30 of 2016

Section 17 — Protection of action taken in good faith.

The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.

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(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.

(2) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government for any damage caused or likely to be caused for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title, extent, application and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Hijacking.Section 4 · Punishment for hijacking.Section 5 · Punishment for acts of violence connected with hijacking.Section 6 · Conferment of powers of investigations, etc.Section 7 · Jurisdiction.Section 8 · Designated Court.
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