The Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 1972

(As on the 5th June, 2025)

The Delegated Legislation Provisions (Amendment) Act, 1985 (4 of 1986).

Cl., cls. . . . . . for Clause, clauses.

Ins. . . . . . ,, Inserted.

Notifn. . . . . . ,, Notification.

S., ss. . . . . . ,, Section, sections.

Sch. . . . . . ,, Schedule.

Subs. . . . . . ,, Substituted.

w.e.f. . . . . . ,, with effect from.

SECTIONS

1. Short title and extent.

2. Application of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

3. Application of certain privileges and immunities to diplomatic missions and their members

pursuant to international agreement.

4. Restrictions on privileges and immunities.

5. Waiver.

6. Restrictions on certain exemptions from customs duty, etc.

7. Privileges and immunities of citizens of India.

8. Restrictions on entry into diplomatic premises.

9. Evidence.

10. Power to make rules.

11. Notifications issued and rules made under this Act to be laid before Parliament.

[29th August, 1972.]

An Act to give effect to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 and to provide for

matters connected therewith.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:—