False accusations

Q: When did Section 34 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 34 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 34, 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 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 34 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with false accusations. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false; 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) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false; or
(b) in making a complaint against any person subject to this Act makes any statement affecting the character of such person, knowing or having reason to believe such statement to be false, or knowingly and wilfully suppresses any material facts,
shall, on conviction by a Security Force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 34, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 34

What does Section 34 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 34 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "False accusations". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false;

How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 Border Security Force Act, section 34 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 34 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 34 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 34, 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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