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Section 36 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer of the Government or any member, officer or other employee of the Bureau for anything which is in done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.

Summary

Section 36 provides legal immunity to those implementing the law.
It protects the Government, its officers, and all Bureau staff from being sued or prosecuted.
This protection only applies if their actions were done, or intended to be done, in good faith.
Good faith means the actions were taken honestly with the intention of following the law.
The immunity covers actions taken under the Act itself, as well as under its associated rules and regulations.

Practical examples

1In early 2027, an inspector mistakenly seizes a batch of toys he genuinely believed were dangerous, but later tests show they were safe. The toy company cannot sue him personally for damages because he acted in good faith under his duties.

2The Government issues a safety alert about a specific brand of water filters based on flawed preliminary data. The brand cannot file a lawsuit against the Government because the alert was a well-intentioned regulatory action meant to protect people.

FAQ

1. Can I sue a Bureau officer under Section 36 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 for making a mistake?

Under Section 36 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, no legal proceeding can lie against an officer if their actions were done in good faith, meaning with honest intentions under the law.

2. Does Section 36 of the BIS Act, 2016 protect actions that deliberately violate the rules?

No, Section 36 of the BIS Act, 2016 only protects things done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or its specific rules and regulations.

3. Does Section 36 of the national standards law, 2016 protect the Central Government itself?

Yes, Section 36 of the national standards law, 2016 explicitly protects the Government, its officers, and all personnel of the Bureau from legal suits for good faith actions.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 36 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, what is the crucial condition for an officer to be protected from legal proceedings?

Q2.According to Section 36 of the BIS Act, 2016, who among the following is explicitly shielded from prosecution for their authorized actions?

Q3.What types of legal actions are barred against Bureau employees under Section 36 of the Indian Standards Act, 2016?

Q4.Does the protection in Section 36 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 extend to actions taken under secondary legal documents?

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