Trial, etc., of a person who ceases to be subject to the Act
Section 52 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with trial, etc., of a person who ceases to be subject to the Act. Where an offence under this Act had been committed by any person while subject to this Act, and such person has since the commission of the offence ceased to be subject to this Act, he may be taken into and kept in the Coast Guard custody, and tried and punished for such offence as if he had continu The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) Where an offence under this Act had been committed by any person while subject to this Act, and such person has since the commission of the offence ceased to be subject to this Act, he may be taken into and kept in the Coast Guard custody, and tried and punished for such offence as if he had continued to be so subject.
(2) No such person shall be tried for an offence, unless his trial commences 1 [within a period of two years after he has ceased to be subject to this Act; and in computing such period, the time during which such person has avoided arrest by absconding or concealing himself or where a proceeding in respect of an offence has been stayed by an injunction or order, the period of the continuance of the injunction or order, the day on which it was issued or made and the day on which it was withdrawn, shall be excluded]:
Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall apply to the trial of any such person for an offence of mutiny or desertion.
Section 52, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 52
What does Section 52 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 52 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Trial, etc., of a person who ceases to be subject to the Act". Where an offence under this Act had been committed by any person while subject to this Act, and such person has since the commission of the offence ceased to be subject to this Act, he may be taken into and kept in the Coast Guard custody, and tried and punished for such offence as if he had continu
How do I find court cases under Section 52 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 52, section 52 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 52 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 52 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SRO 44 OF 2002 (2002).
When did Section 52 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 52 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 52, 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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