Law Officers

Q: When did Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 83, 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 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with law Officers. Every General Security Force Court shall, and every Petty Security Force Court may, be attended by a Law Officer, or if no such officer is available, an officer approved by the Chief Law Officer or a Law Officer. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

Every General Security Force Court shall, and every Petty Security Force Court may, be attended by a Law Officer, or if no such officer is available, an officer approved by the Chief Law Officer or a Law Officer.
Section 83, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 83

What does Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Law Officers". Every General Security Force Court shall, and every Petty Security Force Court may, be attended by a Law Officer, or if no such officer is available, an officer approved by the Chief Law Officer or a Law Officer.

How do I find court cases under Section 83 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 83, section 83 Border Security Force Act, section 83 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 83 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 83 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 83, 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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