Offences relating to Security Force Court

Q: When did Section 37 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 37, 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 37 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with offences relating to Security Force Court. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) being duly summoned or ordered to attend as a witness before a Security Force Court, wilfully or without reasonable excuse, makes default in attending; 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) being duly summoned or ordered to attend as a witness before a Security Force Court, wilfully or without reasonable excuse, makes default in attending; or
(b) refuses to take an oath or make an affirmation legally required by a Security Force Court to be taken or made; or
(c) refuses to produce or deliver any document in his power or control legally required by a Security Force Court to be produced or delivered by him; or
(d) refuses, when a witness, to answer any question which he is by law bound to answer; or
(e) is guilty of contempt of the Security Force Court by using insulting or threatening language, or by causing any interruption or disturbance in the proceedings of such court,
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 37, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 37

What does Section 37 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 37 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Offences relating to Security Force Court". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) being duly summoned or ordered to attend as a witness before a Security Force Court, wilfully or without reasonable excuse, makes default in attending;

How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 Border Security Force Act, section 37 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 37 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 37, 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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