Temporary custody of offender
Section 122 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with temporary custody of offender. Where a sentence of imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison the offender may be kept in Force custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
Where a sentence of imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison the offender may be kept in Force custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison.
Section 122, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
Questions about Section 122
What does Section 122 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 122 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Temporary custody of offender". Where a sentence of imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison the offender may be kept in Force custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison.
How do I find court cases under Section 122 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 122, section 122 Border Security Force Act, section 122 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 122 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 122 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 122, 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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- 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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