The Protection of Civil Rights Act,1955
(Act No. 22 of 1955)
[8th May 1955]
An Act to prescribe punishment for the 1[preaching and practice of “Untouchability” ] for the enforcement of any disability arising there form and for matters connected therewith.
Be it enacted by Parliament in the Sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows:
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1. Subs. by Act No. 106 of 1976, for, “practice of Untouchability” .
Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement
(1) This Act may be called 1[the Protection of Civil Rights Act,] 1955.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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1. Subs. by Act No. 106 of 1976 for “The Untouchability (Offences) Act” .
2. 1st June,1955.
