Permitting escape of person in custody

Q: When did Section 27 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 27 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 27, 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 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 27 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with permitting escape of person in custody. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) when in command of a guard, picket, patrol or post, releases without proper authority, whether wilfully or without reasonable excuse, any person committed to his charge, or refuses to receive any prisoner The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,—
(a) when in command of a guard, picket, patrol or post, releases without proper authority, whether wilfully or without reasonable excuse, any person committed to his charge, or refuses to receive any prisoner or person so committed; or
(b) wilfully or without reasonable excuse allows to escape any person who is committed to his charge,or whom it is his duty to keep or guard,
shall, on conviction by a Security Force Court, be liable, if he has acted wilfully, to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned: and if he has not acted wilfully, to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 27, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Permitting escape of person in custody". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) when in command of a guard, picket, patrol or post, releases without proper authority, whether wilfully or without reasonable excuse, any person committed to his charge, or refuses to receive any prisoner

How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Border Security Force Act, section 27 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 27 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 27 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 27, 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
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105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words

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