The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897

Section 5. Paragraph (a) omitted, ibid

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. Paragraph (a) omitted, ibid. 6. Sub-section (3) omitted by Act 38 of 1920, s. 2 and the First Schedule. 7. Ins. by Act 38 of 1920, s. 2 and the First Schedule. Earlier substituted by the A.O.1937. 8. Subs. by Act 34 of 2020, s. 4, for certain words (w.e.f. 22-4-2020). 1[2B. Prohibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to property .—No person shall indulge in any act of violence against a healthcare service personnel or cause any damage or loss to any property during an epidemic.]

Source: India Code