General rule as to evidence
Section 87 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with general rule as to evidence. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, apply to all proceedings before a Security Force Court. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, apply to all proceedings before a Security Force Court.
Section 87, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
Questions about Section 87
What does Section 87 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 87 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "General rule as to evidence". The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, apply to all proceedings before a Security Force Court.
How do I find court cases under Section 87 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 87, section 87 Border Security Force Act, section 87 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 87 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 87 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 87, 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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