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The Coast Guard Act, 1978

Powers of Central Government and Director-General in respect of findings and sentences

In force From 19 Aug 1978 Act 30 of 1978 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 30 of 1978 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 Aug 1978 In force 19 Aug 1978 Cited by 1 provision

Section 120 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with powers of Central Government and Director-General in respect of findings and sentences. Where any person is tried under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government or the Director-General may, in the case of a conviction,-- (a) set aside the finding and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused or order him to be re-tried; The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.

(1) Where any person is tried under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government or the Director-General may, in the case of a conviction,--

(a) set aside the finding and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused or order him to be re-tried; or

(b) alter the finding without modifying the sentence if such sentence may be legally passed on the altered finding; or

(c) with or without altering the finding, reduce the sentence or commute the punishment awarded for any punishment inferior in scale; or

(d) either with or without conditions, pardon the person or remit the whole or any part of the punishment awarded; or

(e) with or without conditions release the person on parole:

Provided that a sentence of imprisonment shall not be commuted for a sentence of detention for a term exceeding the term of imprisonment awarded:

Provided further that nothing in this sub-section shall authorise the Central Government or the Director-General to enhance the sentence.

(2) Any sentence modified under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be carried into execution as if it had been originally passed.

(3) If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or has been released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or remission not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon or release or remission and thereupon the sentence awarded shall be carried into effect as if such pardon, release or remission had not been granted:

Provided that in the case of a person sentenced to imprisonment or detention, such person shall undergo only the unexpired portion of the sentence.

Section 120, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).

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Questions about Section 120

What does Section 120 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?

Section 120 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Powers of Central Government and Director-General in respect of findings and sentences". Where any person is tried under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government or the Director-General may, in the case of a conviction,-- (a) set aside the finding and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused or order him to be re-tried;

How do I find court cases under Section 120 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 120, section 120 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 120 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 120 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 120 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?

Section 120 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 120, 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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