The EPIDEMIC DISEASES ACT, 1897

Sections

Section 1 — Short title and extent.

(1) This Act may be called the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. (2) It extends to the whole of India [Omitted ] [Omitted] [Omitted]

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  1. 1.Short title and extent.
  2. 1A.Definitions.
  3. 2.Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations as to dangerous epidemic disease.
  4. 2A.Powers of Central Government.
  5. 2B.Prohibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to property.
  6. 3.Penalty.
  7. 3A.Cognizance, investigation and trial of offences.
  8. 3B.Composition of certain offences.
  9. 3C.Presumption as to certain offences.
  10. 3D.Presumption of culpable mental state.
  11. 3E.Compensation for acts of violence.
  12. 4.Protection to persons acting under Act.