Section 37: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 37 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) deal with?

Section 37 TDCA pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 37 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 37 TDCA still in force?

Yes, Section 37 of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 37 TDCA?

धारा 37 TDCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 37 of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Section 37 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 37 TDCA?

Dhara 37 TDCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 37 of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 37 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 37 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940?

Cite as: "Section 37, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, 1940, § 37 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Chapter IIN — troductory

Section 37

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

Related Sections

§36A

Certain offences to be tried summarily

TDCA

§38

Rules to be laid before Parliament

TDCA

§1

Short title, extent and commencement

TDCA

§2

Application of other laws not barred

Construction of references to any law not in force or any functionary not in existence in the State of Jammu and Kashmir

TDCA

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Table of Contents

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Chapter IIN — troductory

Section 37

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.