Oaths of member, Law Officer and witness
Section 75 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with oaths of member, Law Officer and witness. An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of a Coast Guard Court and to the Law Officer or, as the case may be, the officer approved under section 73, before the commencement of the trial. The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of a Coast Guard Court and to the Law Officer or, as the case may be, the officer approved under section 73, before the commencement of the trial.
(2) 1 [Every person] giving evidence before a Coast Guard Court shall be examined after being duly sworn or affirmed in the prescribed form.
(3) The provisions of sub-section (2) shall not apply where the witness is a child under twelve years of age and the Coast Guard Court is of opinion that though the witness understands the duty of speaking the truth, he does not understand the nature of an oath or affirmation.
Section 75, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 75
What does Section 75 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 75 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Oaths of member, Law Officer and witness". An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of a Coast Guard Court and to the Law Officer or, as the case may be, the officer approved under section 73, before the commencement of the trial.
How do I find court cases under Section 75 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 75, section 75 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 75 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 75 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 73 (Law Officer), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 75 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 75 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 75, 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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- 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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