Abetment of offence punishable with death and not committed
Section 47 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with abetment of offence punishable with death and not committed. Any person subject to this Act, who abets the commission of an offence punishable with death under section 17 shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, if that offence be not committed in consequence of that abetment, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
Any person subject to this Act, who abets the commission of an offence punishable with death under section 17 shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, if that offence be not committed in consequence of that abetment, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 47, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Abetment of offence punishable with death and not committed". Any person subject to this Act, who abets the commission of an offence punishable with death under section 17 shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, if that offence be not committed in consequence of that abetment, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years
How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 47 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 47 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 17 (Mutiny), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 47 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 47 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 47, 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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