Execution of sentence of imprisonment in special cases
Section 123 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with execution of sentence of imprisonment in special cases. Whenever, in the opinion of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector-General within whose command the trial is held, any sentence or portion of a sentence of imprisonment cannot for special reasons, conveniently be carried out in Force custody in accordance with the provisions of section 12 The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
Whenever, in the opinion of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector-General within whose command the trial is held, any sentence or portion of a sentence of imprisonment cannot for special reasons, conveniently be carried out in Force custody in accordance with the provisions of section 121, such officer may direct that such sentence or portion of sentence shall be carried out by confinement in any civil prison or other fit place.
Section 123, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 123
What does Section 123 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 123 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Execution of sentence of imprisonment in special cases". Whenever, in the opinion of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector-General within whose command the trial is held, any sentence or portion of a sentence of imprisonment cannot for special reasons, conveniently be carried out in Force custody in accordance with the provisions of section 12
How do I find court cases under Section 123 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 123, section 123 Border Security Force Act, section 123 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 123 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 121 (Execution of sentence of imprisonment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 123 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 123 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 123, 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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