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The Punjab Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1964

The Punjab Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1964

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This Act regulates the separation of judicial and executive functions within the state of Punjab. It applies to the state and its territories, amending existing laws to ensure that government officials do not interfere in legal matters. The main purpose is to maintain the independence of the judiciary by clearly defining that judges handle legal cases while executive officers handle administration. This separation is crucial for ensuring fair and impartial justice, preventing the abuse of power, and upholding the rule of law in the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment to enactments
  3. 3. Amendment not to render invalid notifications, orders, etc., issued before commencement of Act
  4. 4. Saving
  5. 5. Power to remove difficulties
  6. 6. Repeal
  7. I. THE SCHEDULE

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