Section 22: Offence to be cognizable and non-bailable

Q: What does Section 22 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (TPEMSRA) deal with?

Section 22 TPEMSRA pertains to "Offence to be cognizable and non-bailable". It is part of the The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 22 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (TPEMSRA) governs offence to be cognizable and non-bailable. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 22 TPEMSRA still in force?

Yes, Section 22 of the The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 22 TPEMSRA?

धारा 22 TPEMSRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. Section 22 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (TPEMSRA) governs offence to be cognizable and non-bailable. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 22 TPEMSRA?

Dhara 22 TPEMSRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 22 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (TPEMSRA) governs offence to be cognizable and non-bailable. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 22 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 22, The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (TPEMSRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, § 22 (India).

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The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013

Chapter VIP — rocedure for trial

Section 22

Offence to be cognizable and non-bailable

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

Related Sections

§21

Offences to be tried by Executive Magistrate

TPEMSRA

§23

Offences by companies

TPEMSRA

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