Section53
The Assam Rifles Act, 2006

Abetment of offences punishable with death and not committed

In force From 20 Feb 2006 Act 47 of 2006 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 2006 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 03 Nov 2006 In force 20 Feb 2006

Section 53 of the Assam Rifles Act, 2006 deals with abetment of offences punishable with death and not committed. Any person subject to this Act who abets the commission of any of the offences punishable with death under sections 21, 24 and clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25 shall, on conviction by an Assam Rifles Court, if that offence, be not committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express p The Act came into force on 20 Feb 2006.

Any person subject to this Act who abets the commission of any of the offences punishable with death under sections 21, 24 and clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25 shall, on conviction by an Assam Rifles Court, if that offence, be not committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express provision is made by this Act for the punishment of such abetment, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years of such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Section 53, The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 (Act 47 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 53

What does Section 53 of the Assam Rifles Act deal with?

Section 53 of the Assam Rifles Act is headed "Abetment of offences punishable with death and not committed". Any person subject to this Act who abets the commission of any of the offences punishable with death under sections 21, 24 and clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25 shall, on conviction by an Assam Rifles Court, if that offence, be not committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express p

How do I find court cases under Section 53 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 53, section 53 Assam Rifles Act 2006, section 53 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 53 of the Assam Rifles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 21 (Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death), section 24 (Mutiny), section 25 (Desertion and aiding desertion), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 53 of the Assam Rifles Act come into force?

Section 53 of the Assam Rifles Act, cited as Assam Rifles Act 2006 53, 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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