Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behaviour
Section 22 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behaviour. Any person subject to this Act, who,-- (a) quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to this Act; The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
Any person subject to this Act, who,--
(a) quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to this Act; or
(b) uses reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures tending to make a quarrel or disturbance; or
(c) behaves in a disorderly manner,
shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 22, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behaviour". Any person subject to this Act, who,-- (a) quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to this Act;
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 22 of the Coast Guard Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 22 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 22, 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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- 2. Definitions593 words
- 86. Presumption as to certain documents559 words
- 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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