False accusations
Section 32 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with false accusations. Any person subject to this Act, who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false; The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
Any person subject to this Act, who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,--
(a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false; or
(b) in making a complaint against any person subject to this Act makes any statement affecting the character of such person, knowing or having reason to believe such statement to be false or knowingly or wilfully suppresses any material facts,
shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 32, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "False accusations". Any person subject to this Act, who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false;
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 32 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 32 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 32, 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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