Section 15: Protection to persons acting under this Act

Q: What does Section 15 of The Foreigners Act, 1946 (FA 1946) deal with?

Section 15 FA 1946 pertains to "Protection to persons acting under this Act". It is part of the The Foreigners Act, 1946, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 15 of The Foreigners Act, 1946 (FA 1946) governs protection to persons acting under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 15 FA 1946 still in force?

Yes, Section 15 of the The Foreigners Act, 1946 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 15 FA 1946?

धारा 15 FA 1946 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Foreigners Act, 1946. Section 15 of The Foreigners Act, 1946 (FA 1946) governs protection to persons acting under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 15 FA 1946?

Dhara 15 FA 1946 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Foreigners Act, 1946. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 15 of The Foreigners Act, 1946 (FA 1946) governs protection to persons acting under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 15 of The Foreigners Act, 1946?

Cite as: "Section 15, The Foreigners Act, 1946 (FA 1946)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Foreigners Act, 1946, 1946, § 15 (India).

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The Foreigners Act, 1946

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 15

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.

Related Sections

Application of other laws not barred

FA 1946

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It is hereby enacted as follows:

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The Foreigners Act, 1946

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 15

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.