Revision of finding of sentence

Q: When did Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 113, 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.

In force From 01 Mar 1969 Act 47 of 1968 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1969

Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with revision of finding of sentence. Any finding or sentence of a Security Force Court which requires confirmation may be once revised by order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) Any finding or sentence of a Security Force Court which requires confirmation may be once revised by order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence.
(2) The court, on revision, shall consist of the same officers as were present when the original decision was passed, unless any of those officers are unavoidably absent.
(3) In case of such unavoidable absence the cause thereof shall be duly certified in the proceedings, and the court shall proceed with the revision, provided that, if a General Security Force Court, it still consists of five officers, or, if a Petty Security Force Court, of three officers.
Section 113, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 113

What does Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Revision of finding of sentence". Any finding or sentence of a Security Force Court which requires confirmation may be once revised by order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence.

How do I find court cases under Section 113 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 113, section 113 Border Security Force Act, section 113 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.

When did Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 113 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 113, 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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