Section13
The Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024

Grounds of detention severable

In force Act 259 of 2024 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 259 of 2024

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Section 13 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 deals with grounds of detention severable. Where a person has been detained in pursuance of an order of detention whether made before or after the commencement of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 under Section 12 which has been made on two or more grounds, such order of detention shall be deemed to have been made separately on each of s

Where a person has been detained in pursuance of an order of detention whether made before or after the commencement of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 under Section 12 which has been made on two or more grounds, such order of detention shall be deemed to have been made separately on each of such grounds and accordingly - a. such order shall not be deemed to be invalid or inoperative merely because one or some of the grounds is or are: - i. vague; ii. non-existent; iii. non-relevant; iv. not connected or not proximately connected with such person; or v. invalid for any other reason whatsoever. and it is not therefore possible to hold that the Government or officer making such order would have been satisfied as provided in Section 12 with reference to the remaining ground or grounds and made the order of detention. b. The Government or officer making the order of detention shall be deemed to have made the order of detention under the said Section after being satisfied as provided in that Section with reference to the remaining ground or grounds.

Section 13, The Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 (Act 259 of 2024).

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Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act is headed "Grounds of detention severable". Where a person has been detained in pursuance of an order of detention whether made before or after the commencement of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 under Section 12 which has been made on two or more grounds, such order of detention shall be deemed to have been made separately on each of s

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Bihar Control of Crimes 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: Bihar Control of Crimes Act 13, section 13 Bihar Control of Crimes Act, section 13 of the Bihar Control of Crimes 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 13 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 12 (Power to make orders detaining certain persons), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Bihar Control of Crimes Act enacted?

Bihar Control of Crimes Act was enacted in 2024 as Act 259 of 2024. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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