Custody of offenders

Q: When did Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 57, 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 17 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1969 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with custody of offenders. Any person subject to this Act who is charged with an offence may be taken into Force custody, under the order of any superior officer. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) Any person subject to this Act who is charged with an offence may be taken into Force custody, under the order of any superior officer.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an officer may order into Force custody any other officer, though such other officer may be of a higher rank, engaged in a quarrel, affray or disorder.
Section 57, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 57

What does Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Custody of offenders". Any person subject to this Act who is charged with an offence may be taken into Force custody, under the order of any superior officer.

How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 Border Security Force Act, section 57 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 57 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 57 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 57, 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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