Section 46: Non-liability for loss of instruments sent under section 38

Q: What does Section 46 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) deal with?

Section 46 ISA pertains to "Non-liability for loss of instruments sent under section 38". It is part of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 46 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) governs non-liability for loss of instruments sent under section 38. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 46 ISA still in force?

Yes, Section 46 of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 46 ISA?

धारा 46 ISA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 46 of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899. Section 46 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) governs non-liability for loss of instruments sent under section 38. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 46 ISA?

Dhara 46 ISA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 46 of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 46 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) governs non-liability for loss of instruments sent under section 38. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 46 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899?

Cite as: "Section 46, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, § 46 (India).

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(1)

If any instrument sent to the Collector under section 38, sub-section (2), is lost, destroyed or damaged during transmission, the person sending the same shall not be liable for such loss, destruction or damage

(2)

When any instrument is about to be so sent, the person from whose possession it came into the hands of the person impounding the same, may require a copy thereof to be made at the expense of such first-mentioned person and authenticated by the person impounding such instrument