Section 474A: [ Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A. [Section 474A was inserted by Maharashtra 14 of 1961, Section 10.]

Q: What does Section 474A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 474A TACA pertains to "[ Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A. [Section 474A was inserted by Maharashtra 14 of 1961, Section 10.]". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 474A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prescribes [ Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A. [Section 474A was inserted by Maharashtra 14 of 1961, Section 10.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 474A TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 474A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 474A TACA?

धारा 474A TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 474A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 474A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prescribes [ Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A. [Section 474A was inserted by Maharashtra 14 of 1961, Section 10.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 474A TACA?

Dhara 474A TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 474A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 474A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prescribes [ Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A. [Section 474A was inserted by Maharashtra 14 of 1961, Section 10.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 474A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 474A, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 474A (India).

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The Age of Consent Act, 1891

Chapter XVIIIP — enalties

Section 474A

[ Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A. [Section 474A was inserted by Maharashtra 14 of 1961, Section 10.]

- Any person who obstructs the lawful exercise of any power conferred by or under Chapter. V-A, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [two thousand rupees, subject however, to a minimum fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees.]]