Punishments otherwise than by Security Force Courts
Section 52 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with punishments otherwise than by Security Force Courts. Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Security Force Court in the manner stated in sections 53 and 55. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Security Force Court in the manner stated in sections 53 and 55.
Section 52, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 52
What does Section 52 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 52 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Punishments otherwise than by Security Force Courts". Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Security Force Court in the manner stated in sections 53 and 55.
How do I find court cases under Section 52 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 52, section 52 Border Security Force Act, section 52 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.
What should I read with Section 52 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 53 (Minor punishments), section 55 (Punishment of persons of and below the rank of subordinate officers by Deputy Inspectors-General and others), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 52 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 52 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 52, 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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