Retention in the Force of a person convicted on active duty
Section 51 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with retention in the Force of a person convicted on active duty. When on active duty any enrolled person has been sentenced by a Security Force Court to dismissal or to imprisonment whether combined with dismissal or not, the prescribed officer may direct that such person may be retained to serve in the ranks, and such service shall be reckoned as part of his ter The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
When on active duty any enrolled person has been sentenced by a Security Force Court to dismissal or to imprisonment whether combined with dismissal or not, the prescribed officer may direct that such person may be retained to serve in the ranks, and such service shall be reckoned as part of his term of imprisonment if any.
Section 51, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
Questions about Section 51
What does Section 51 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 51 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Retention in the Force of a person convicted on active duty". When on active duty any enrolled person has been sentenced by a Security Force Court to dismissal or to imprisonment whether combined with dismissal or not, the prescribed officer may direct that such person may be retained to serve in the ranks, and such service shall be reckoned as part of his ter
How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 Border Security Force Act, section 51 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 51 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 51 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 51, 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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