Dangerous unauthorised flying
Section 28 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with dangerous unauthorised flying. Any person subject to this Act who is guilty of any act or neglect in flying or in the use of any aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Coast Guard, or in relation to any such aircraft or aircraft material, which causes or is likely to cause loss of life or bodily injury to any person shall The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
Any person subject to this Act who is guilty of any act or neglect in flying or in the use of any aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Coast Guard, or in relation to any such aircraft or aircraft material, which causes or is likely to cause loss of life or bodily injury to any person shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court,--
(a) if he acts wilfully or with wilful neglect, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned; and
(b) in any other case, 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 28, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Dangerous unauthorised flying". Any person subject to this Act who is guilty of any act or neglect in flying or in the use of any aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Coast Guard, or in relation to any such aircraft or aircraft material, which causes or is likely to cause loss of life or bodily injury to any person shall
How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 28 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 28 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently SRO 33 OF 2005 (2005), then Coast Guard (Discipline) Rules, 1983 (1983).
When did Section 28 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 28 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 28, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 121. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Coast Guard611 words
- 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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