Section 516B: [ Offences under sections 475A and 475B to be cognizable and bailable. [Section 516B was inserted by Maharashtra 2 of 2012, Section 9, dated 13-3-2012.]

Q: What does Section 516B of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 516B TACA pertains to "[ Offences under sections 475A and 475B to be cognizable and bailable. [Section 516B was inserted by Maharashtra 2 of 2012, Section 9, dated 13-3-2012.]". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 516B of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Offences under sections 475A and 475B to be cognizable and bailable. [Section 516B was inserted by Maharashtra 2 of 2012, Section 9, dated 13-3-2012.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 516B TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 516B of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 516B TACA?

धारा 516B TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 516B of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 516B of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Offences under sections 475A and 475B to be cognizable and bailable. [Section 516B was inserted by Maharashtra 2 of 2012, Section 9, dated 13-3-2012.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 516B TACA?

Dhara 516B TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 516B of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 516B of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Offences under sections 475A and 475B to be cognizable and bailable. [Section 516B was inserted by Maharashtra 2 of 2012, Section 9, dated 13-3-2012.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 516B of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 516B, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 516B (India).

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