Application of Act during term of sentence

Q: When did Section 78 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 78 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 78, 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 16 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1969

Section 78 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with application of Act during term of sentence. When a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Security Force Court to imprisonment, this Act shall apply to him during the term of his sentence, though he is dismissed from the Force, or has otherwise ceased to be subject to this Act, and he may be kept, removed, imprisoned and punished as if The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) When a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Security Force Court to imprisonment, this Act shall apply to him during the term of his sentence, though he is dismissed from the Force, or has otherwise ceased to be subject to this Act, and he may be kept, removed, imprisoned and punished as if he continued to be subject to this Act.
(2) When a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Security Force Court to death, this Act shall apply to him till the sentence is carried out.
Section 78, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 78

What does Section 78 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 78 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Application of Act during term of sentence". When a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Security Force Court to imprisonment, this Act shall apply to him during the term of his sentence, though he is dismissed from the Force, or has otherwise ceased to be subject to this Act, and he may be kept, removed, imprisoned and punished as if

How do I find court cases under Section 78 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 78, section 78 Border Security Force Act, section 78 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 78 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 78 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 78, 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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