Orders pending suspension
Section 131 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with orders pending suspension. Where the sentence referred to in section 130 is imposed by a Security Force Court other than a Summary Security Force Court, the confirming officer may, when confirming the sentence, direct that the offender be not committed to prison or to Force custody until the orders of the authority or officer The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
(1) Where the sentence referred to in section 130 is imposed by a Security Force Court other than a Summary Security Force Court, the confirming officer may, when confirming the sentence, direct that the offender be not committed to prison or to Force custody until the orders of the authority or officer specified in section 130, have been obtained.
(2) Where a sentence of imprisonment is imposed by a Summary Security Force Court, the officer holding the trial or the officer authorised to approve of the sentence under sub-section (2) of section 114 may make the direction referred to in sub-section (1).
Section 131, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 131
What does Section 131 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 131 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Orders pending suspension". Where the sentence referred to in section 130 is imposed by a Security Force Court other than a Summary Security Force Court, the confirming officer may, when confirming the sentence, direct that the offender be not committed to prison or to Force custody until the orders of the authority or officer
How do I find court cases under Section 131 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 131, section 131 Border Security Force Act, section 131 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 131 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 114 (Finding and sentence of a Summary Security Force Court), section 130 (Suspension of sentence of imprisonment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 131 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 131 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 131, 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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