Effect of suspension and remission on dismissal
Section 138 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with effect of suspension and remission on dismissal. Where in addition to any other sentence the punishment of dismissal has been awarded by a Security Force Court, and such other sentence is suspended under section 130, then, such dismissal shall not take effect until so ordered by the authority or officer specified in section 130. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
(1) Where in addition to any other sentence the punishment of dismissal has been awarded by a Security Force Court, and such other sentence is suspended under section 130, then, such dismissal shall not take effect until so ordered by the authority or officer specified in section 130.
(2) If such other sentence is remitted under section 134, the punishment of dismissal shall also be remitted.
Section 138, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 138
What does Section 138 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 138 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Effect of suspension and remission on dismissal". Where in addition to any other sentence the punishment of dismissal has been awarded by a Security Force Court, and such other sentence is suspended under section 130, then, such dismissal shall not take effect until so ordered by the authority or officer specified in section 130.
How do I find court cases under Section 138 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 138, section 138 Border Security Force Act, section 138 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 138 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 130 (Suspension of sentence of imprisonment), section 134 (Order after suspension), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 138 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 138 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 138, 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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- 105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words
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