Form of sentence of death
Section 119 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with form of sentence of death. In awarding a sentence of death, a Security Force Court shall, in its discretion direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead, or shall suffer death by being shot to death. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
In awarding a sentence of death, a Security Force Court shall, in its discretion direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead, or shall suffer death by being shot to death.
Section 119, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
Questions about Section 119
What does Section 119 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 119 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Form of sentence of death". In awarding a sentence of death, a Security Force Court shall, in its discretion direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead, or shall suffer death by being shot to death.
How do I find court cases under Section 119 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 119, section 119 Border Security Force Act, section 119 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 119 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 119 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 119, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions660 words
- 141. Power to make rules501 words
- 96. Presumption as to certain documents470 words
- 139. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Force410 words
- 14. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death321 words
- 105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words
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