Section 9: Bar of suits

Q: What does Section 9 of The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 (TIPA) deal with?

Section 9 TIPA pertains to "Bar of suits". It is part of the The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 9 of The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 (TIPA) governs bar of suits. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 9 TIPA still in force?

Yes, Section 9 of the The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 9 TIPA?

धारा 9 TIPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. Section 9 of The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 (TIPA) governs bar of suits. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 9 TIPA?

Dhara 9 TIPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 9 of The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 (TIPA) governs bar of suits. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 9 of The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920?

Cite as: "Section 9, The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 (TIPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, 1920, § 9 (India).

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The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 9

Bar of suits

.No suit or other proceeding shall lie against any person for anything done, or intended to be done, in good faith under this Act or under any rule made thereunder.

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The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 9

Bar of suits

.No suit or other proceeding shall lie against any person for anything done, or intended to be done, in good faith under this Act or under any rule made thereunder.