Suspension of sentence of imprisonment or detention
Section 107 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with suspension of sentence of imprisonment or detention. Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced to imprisonment or detention, the Central Government, the Director-General, the Commanding Officer imposing the sentence or any prescribed officer may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Coast Gua The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced to imprisonment or detention, the Central Government, the Director-General, the Commanding Officer imposing the sentence or any prescribed officer may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Coast Guard custody.
(2) The authority or officer specified in sub-section (1) may, in the case of an offender so sentenced, direct that until the orders of such authority or officer have been obtained, the offender shall not be committed to prison or to Coast Guard custody.
(3) The powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) may be exercised in the case of any such sentence which has been reduced or commuted.
Section 107, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 107
What does Section 107 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 107 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Suspension of sentence of imprisonment or detention". Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced to imprisonment or detention, the Central Government, the Director-General, the Commanding Officer imposing the sentence or any prescribed officer may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Coast Gua
How do I find court cases under Section 107 of the Coast Guard 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: Coast Guard Act 1978 107, section 107 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 107 of the Coast Guard 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 107 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
5 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 107 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 107 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 107, came into force on 19 Aug 1978, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 123. Power to make rules490 words
- 51. Period of limitation for trial of offences under the Act323 words
- 25. Desertion and aiding desertion280 words
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