This book contains the Act alongwith detailed commentaries and important case-laws on the subject. It contains the provisions relating to the appointment of Commissions of Inquiry and the powers vested in such commissions. A detailed table of cases and subject-index add to the utility of the book.
Gujarat Law Reporter :
The learned author has written this book in a simple and lucid language. It will be useful to those looking for a reliable book on the subject.
Table Of Contents:
Short title, extent and commencement
Definitions
Construction of references to laws not in force in the State of Jammu
and Kashmir
Appointment of Commission
Powers of Commission
Additional powers of Commission
Power of Commission to utilise the services of certain officers
and investigation agencies for conducting investigation pertaining
to inquiry
Power of Commission to appoint assessors
Statements made by persons to the Commission
Persons not to obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of
goods in certain cases
Commission to cease to exist when so notified
Procedure to be followed by the Commission
Inquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change
in the constitution of the Commission
Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard
Right of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner
Protection of action taken in good faith
Members, etc., to be public servants
Penalty for acts calculated to bring the Commission or any member
thereof into disrepute
Act to apply to other inquiring authorities in certain cases