Oaths of member, Law Officer and witness

Q: When did Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 85, 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 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with oaths of member, Law Officer and witness. An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of every Security Force Court and to the Law Officer or as the case may be the officer approved under section 83, before the commencement of the trial. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of every Security Force Court and to the Law Officer or as the case may be the officer approved under section 83, before the commencement of the trial.
(2) Every person giving evidence before a Security Force Court shall be examined after being duly sworn or affirmed in the prescribed form.
(3) The provisions of sub-section (2) shall not apply where the witness is a child under twelve years of age and the Security Force Court is of opinion that though the witness understands the duty of speaking the truth, he does not understand the nature of an oath or affirmation.
Section 85, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

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s. 83 Law Officers

Questions about Section 85

What does Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Oaths of member, Law Officer and witness". An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of every Security Force Court and to the Law Officer or as the case may be the officer approved under section 83, before the commencement of the trial.

How do I find court cases under Section 85 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 85, section 85 Border Security Force Act, section 85 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 85 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 83 (Law Officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 85 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 85, 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.

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96. Presumption as to certain documents470 words
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105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words

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