Release of lunatic accused
Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act, 2006 deals with release of lunatic accused. Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 121 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section, (a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (4), on the report of a medical officer, or (b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (5), on a ce The Act came into force on 20 Feb 2006.
Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 121 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section,
(a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (4), on the report of a medical officer, or
(b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (5), on a certificate from any of the authorities mentioned in clause (b) of section 122 that in the judgment of such officer or authority such person may be released without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person,
the Central Government may order that such person be released or detained in custody, or transferred to a public lunatic asylum if he has not already been to such an asylum.
Section 124, The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 (Act 47 of 2006).
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Questions about Section 124
What does Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act deal with?
Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act is headed "Release of lunatic accused". Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 121 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section, (a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (4), on the report of a medical officer, or (b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (5), on a ce
How do I find court cases under Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Rifles Act 2006 124, section 124 Assam Rifles Act 2006, section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 121 (Lunacy of accused), section 122 (Subsequent fitness of lunatic accused for trial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act come into force?
Section 124 of the Assam Rifles Act, cited as Assam Rifles Act 2006 124, came into force on 20 Feb 2006, having been enacted on 03 Nov 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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