The Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914

Section 2. Definitions

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) "crops" includes all agricultural or horticultural crops[9] [and all trees, bushes or plants]; (b) "import" means the bringing or taking by sea,[10] [land or air][11] [across any customs frontier as defined by the Central Government];[12] * (c) "infection" means infection by any insect, fungus or other pest injurious to a crop;[13] * 14* * * * *

Source: India Code