Section152
The Assam Rifles Act, 2006

Suspension of sentence of imprisonment

In force From 20 Feb 2006 Act 47 of 2006 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 2006 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 03 Nov 2006 In force 20 Feb 2006 Cited by 6 provisions

Section 152 of the Assam Rifles Act, 2006 deals with suspension of sentence of imprisonment. Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by an Assam Rifles Court to imprisonment, the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer empowered to convene a General Assam Rifles Court may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Forc The Act came into force on 20 Feb 2006.

(1) Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by an Assam Rifles Court to imprisonment, the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer empowered to convene a General Assam Rifles Court may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Force custody.

(2) The authority or officer specified in sub-section (1) may, in the case of an offender so sentenced direct that until the order of such authority or officer have been obtained, the offender shall not be committed to prison or to Force custody.

(3) The powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) may be exercised in the case of any such sentence with has been confirmed, reduced or commuted.

Section 152, The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 (Act 47 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 152

What does Section 152 of the Assam Rifles Act deal with?

Section 152 of the Assam Rifles Act is headed "Suspension of sentence of imprisonment". Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by an Assam Rifles Court to imprisonment, the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer empowered to convene a General Assam Rifles Court may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Forc

How do I find court cases under Section 152 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 152, section 152 Assam Rifles Act 2006, section 152 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 152 of the Assam Rifles Act, and has it changed?

6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 152 of the Assam Rifles Act come into force?

Section 152 of the Assam Rifles Act, cited as Assam Rifles Act 2006 152, 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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