Punishments otherwise than by Coast Guard Courts
Section 56 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with punishments otherwise than by Coast Guard Courts. Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Coast Guard Court in the manner stated in section 57 [or section 57A]. The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Coast Guard Court in the manner stated in section 57 1 [or section 57A].
Section 56, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Punishments otherwise than by Coast Guard Courts". Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Coast Guard Court in the manner stated in section 57 [or section 57A].
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 56 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 56 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 57 (Minor punishments), section 57A (Punishment for officers below the rank of Commandant), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SRO 44 OF 2002 (2002).
When did Section 56 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 56 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 56, 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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