Section 8: Application of other laws not barred

Q: What does Section 8 of The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (FA 1946) deal with?

Section 8 FA 1946 pertains to "Application of other laws not barred". It is part of the The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 8 of The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (FA 1946) governs application of other laws not barred. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 8 FA 1946 still in force?

Yes, Section 8 of the The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 8 FA 1946?

धारा 8 FA 1946 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939. Section 8 of The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (FA 1946) governs application of other laws not barred. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 8 FA 1946?

Dhara 8 FA 1946 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 8 of The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (FA 1946) governs application of other laws not barred. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 8 of The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?

Cite as: "Section 8, The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (FA 1946)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, 1939, § 8 (India).

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The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 8

Application of other laws not barred

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946) and any other law for the time being in force.

Related Sections

§7

Protection to persons acting under this Act

FA 1946

§9

Application of Act to Part B States

FA 1946

§1

Short title and extent

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Table of Contents

The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 8

Application of other laws not barred

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946) and any other law for the time being in force.