Section 378I: Prohibition of back-to-back buildings

Q: What does Section 378I of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 378I TACA pertains to "Prohibition of back-to-back buildings". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 378I of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prohibits prohibition of back-to-back buildings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 378I TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 378I of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 378I TACA?

धारा 378I TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 378I of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 378I of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prohibits prohibition of back-to-back buildings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 378I TACA?

Dhara 378I TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 378I of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 378I of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prohibits prohibition of back-to-back buildings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 378I of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 378I, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 378I (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall not be lawful to erect any back-to-back buildings intended to be used as dwellings for the poorer classes, and any such building shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to the unfit for human habitation:

Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the erection or use of a building containing several tenements in which tenements are placed back-to-back if in the opinion of the Commissioner the several tenements are so constructed and arranged as to secure effective ventilation of all habitable rooms in every tenement.]