Section 118 Indian Patents Act
Section 118 of the Indian Patents Act
Section 118 of the Indian Patents Act 1970 is about Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions. It is under CHAPTER XX of the Act. CHAPTER XX is titled PENALTIES.
Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions
If any person fails to comply with any direction given under section 35 [or makes or causes to be made an application for the grant of a patent in contravention of section 39], he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
See also:
Section 117E Indian Patents Act 1970 (Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings.)