3B. Composition of certain offences .—Where a person is prosecuted for committing an
offence punishable under sub-section (2) of section 3, such offence may, with the permission
of the Court, be compounded by the person against whom such act of violence is committed.
1. Ins. by Act 34 of 2020, s. 5 (w.e.f. 22-4-2020).
2. Section 3 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 34 of 2020, s. 6 (w.e.f. 22-4-2020).
3. Ins. by Act 34 of 2020, s. 6 (w.e.f. 22-4-2020).
4. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 22-4-2020).
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Section 1 · Short title and extent.Section 1A · Definitions.Section 2 · Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations as to dangerous epidemic disease.Section 2A · Powers of Central Government.Section 2B · Prohibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to property.Section 3 · Penalty.Section 3A · Cognizance, investigation and trial of offences.Section 3C · Presumption as to certain offences.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 15 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.