Period of limitation for trial for an offence of desertion in certain cases
Section 76 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with period of limitation for trial for an offence of desertion in certain cases. No trial for an offence of desertion, other than desertion on active duty, shall be commenced if the person in question, not being an officer, has subsequently to the commission of the offence, served continuously in an exemplary manner for not less than three years with any unit of the Force. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
No trial for an offence of desertion, other than desertion on active duty, shall be commenced if the person in question, not being an officer, has subsequently to the commission of the offence, served continuously in an exemplary manner for not less than three years with any unit of the Force.
Section 76, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
Questions about Section 76
What does Section 76 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 76 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Period of limitation for trial for an offence of desertion in certain cases". No trial for an offence of desertion, other than desertion on active duty, shall be commenced if the person in question, not being an officer, has subsequently to the commission of the offence, served continuously in an exemplary manner for not less than three years with any unit of the Force.
How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Border Security Force Act, section 76 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 76 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 76 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 76, 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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