India
Title:Geneva Conventions Act, 1960
Title in original language:
In force:Yes
Adopted on:12.03.1960



Source: Official English text from the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II-Sec. 1, No. 7, March 12, 1960.

Summary:
This act provides for the punishment of grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. It regulates legal proceedings in respect of protected persons (prisoners of war and internees). The act also prohibits misuse of the Red Cross and other protected emblems under the Geneva Conventions.