Section 117: Protection to persons acting under this Act

Q: What does Section 117 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) deal with?

Section 117 FA pertains to "Protection to persons acting under this Act". It is part of the The Factories Act, 1948, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 117 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) governs protection to persons acting under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 117 FA still in force?

Yes, Section 117 of the The Factories Act, 1948 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 117 FA?

धारा 117 FA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 117 of the The Factories Act, 1948. Section 117 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) governs protection to persons acting under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 117 FA?

Dhara 117 FA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 117 of the The Factories Act, 1948. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 117 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) governs protection to persons acting under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 117 of The Factories Act, 1948?

Cite as: "Section 117, The Factories Act, 1948 (FA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Factories Act, 1948, § 117 (India).

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The Factories Act, 1948

Chapter XIS — upplemental

Section 117

Protection to persons acting under this Act

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.