Interval between committal and trial

Q: When did Section 59 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 59 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 59, 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 59 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with interval between committal and trial. In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 57 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period then eight days without a Security force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his Commandant in th The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 57 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period then eight days without a Security force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his Commandant in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at intervals of every eight days until a Security Force Court is convened or such person is released from custody.
Section 59, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

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This section refers to

s. 57 Custody of offenders

Questions about Section 59

What does Section 59 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 59 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Interval between committal and trial". In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 57 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period then eight days without a Security force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his Commandant in th

How do I find court cases under Section 59 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 59, section 59 Border Security Force Act, section 59 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 59 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 57 (Custody of offenders), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 59 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 59 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 59, 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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