Release of lunatic accused
Section 102 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with release of lunatic accused. Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 99 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 01 Mar 1969.
Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 99 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 100 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 sent to such an asylum.
Section 102, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 102
What does Section 102 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 102 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Release of lunatic accused". Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 99 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 102 of the Border Security Force 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: Border Security Force Act 102, section 102 Border Security Force Act, section 102 of the Border Security Force 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 102 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 99 (Lunacy of accused), section 100 (Subsequent fitness of lunatic accused for trial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 102 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 102 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 102, came into force on 01 Mar 1969, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words
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