Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
86. If any master of a vessel-
- `(a)` knowingly receives on board his vessel any emigrant who has not complied with the provisions of this Act or the rules made under this Act, so far as they are binding on him, or
(b) not being licensed under this Act, knowingly receives any emigrant on board his vessel, or `(c)` being licensed under this Act, knowingly receives on board his vessel any emigrant in
exccss of the number specified in his license, he .shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thouaand rupees for each emigrant so received, or with both; and the vessel,
her
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her tackle, apparel and furniture, may be declared by the Court before which the master is tried to be forfeited to Her -Majesty.
Source: India Code