Section142

The Border Security Force Act, 1968

Provisions as to existing Border Security Force

Q: When did Section 142 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 142 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 142, 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.

In force From 01 Mar 1969 Act 47 of 1968 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1969

Section 142 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with provisions as to existing Border Security Force. The Border Security Force in existence at the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to be the Force constituted under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) The Border Security Force in existence at the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to be the Force constituted under this Act.
(2) Members of the Border Security Force in existence at the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have been appointed or as the case may be, enrolled as such under this Act.
(3) Anything done or any action taken before the commencement of this Act in relation to the constitution of the Border Security Force referred to in sub-section (1), in relation to any person appointed or enrolled, as the case may be, thereto, shall be as valid and as effective in law as if such thing or action was done or taken under this Act:
Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall render any person guilty of any offence in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by him before the commencement of this Act.
Section 142, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 142

What does Section 142 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 142 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Provisions as to existing Border Security Force". The Border Security Force in existence at the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to be the Force constituted under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 142 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 142, section 142 Border Security Force Act, section 142 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 142 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 142 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 142, 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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