Trial, etc., of offender who ceases to be subject to this Act
Section 77 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with trial, etc., of offender who ceases to be subject to this Act. Where an offence under this Act had been committed by any person while subject to this Act, and he has ceased to be so subject, he may be taken into and kept in Force custody and tried and punished for such offence as if he continued to be so subject. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
(1) Where an offence under this Act had been committed by any person while subject to this Act, and he has ceased to be so subject, he may be taken into and kept in Force custody and tried and punished for such offence as if he continued to be so subject.
(2) No such person shall be tried for an offence, unless his trial commences within six months after he had ceased to be this Act:
Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall apply to the trial of any such person for an offence of desertion or for any of the offences mentioned in section 17 or shall affect the jurisdiction of a criminal court to try any offence triable by such court as well as by a Security Force Court.
Section 77, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 77
What does Section 77 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 77 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Trial, etc., of offender who ceases to be subject to this Act". Where an offence under this Act had been committed by any person while subject to this Act, and he has ceased to be so subject, he may be taken into and kept in Force custody and tried and punished for such offence as if he continued to be so subject.
How do I find court cases under Section 77 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 77, section 77 Border Security Force Act, section 77 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 77 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 17 (Mutiny), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 77 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 77 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 77, 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
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- 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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