Section 12 of The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954
Indemnity.
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.
Summary
- This provision protects people from legal actions for what they do under this Act.
- It covers civil suits, criminal prosecutions, and any other legal proceedings.
- For this protection to apply, the action must be done in good faith, which means with honest intentions, or must be honestly intended to be done.
- It acts as an indemnity, which means a legal protection against liability, for actions taken to enforce the law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What kinds of legal actions are prohibited under Section 12?
No suit, prosecution, or other legal proceeding can be brought against a person under this section.
2. What is the main condition for receiving protection under Section 12?
The action must be done, or intended to be done, in good faith under the Act.
3. Who can benefit from the protection in Section 12?
Any person who performs or intends to perform an action in good faith under this Act.
Test yourself
1.What does Section 12 protect a person against?
2.What is the core requirement for legal protection under Section 12?
3.Does Section 12 protect a person for things they intended to do but did not complete?
4.Who can claim the protection provided by Section 12?
5.Under what law must the action be performed to get protection under Section 12?