Section 509: Fees in proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court

Q: What does Section 509 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 509 TACA pertains to "Fees in proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 509 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs fees in proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 509 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 509 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 509 TACA?

धारा 509 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 509 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 509 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs fees in proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 509 TACA?

Dhara 509 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 509 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 509 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs fees in proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 509 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 509, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 509 (India).

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(1)

The [ [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Governor-in-Council' by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government] may, from time to time by notification in the [Official Gazette] [The words 'Official Gazette' were substituted for the words 'Bombay Gazette' by the Adaptation of Laws Order in Council.], prescribe what fee, if any, shall be paid-

(a) on any application, appeal or reference made under this Act to the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court; and

(b) previous to the issue, in any inquiry or proceeding of the said Chief Judge under this Act, of any summons or other process:

(2)

The [ [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Governor-in-Council' by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government] may from time to time by a like notification determine by what person any fee prescribed under clause (a) shall be payable.

(3)

No application, appeal or reference shall be received by the said Chief Judge, until the fee, if any, prescribed therefor under clause (a) has been paid.