Voting by members
Section 76 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with voting by members. Subject to the provisions of sub- sections (2) and (3), every decision of a Coast Guard Court shall be passed by an absolute majority of votes; The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) Subject to the provisions of sub- sections (2) and (3), every decision of a Coast Guard Court shall be passed by an absolute majority of votes; and where there is an equality of votes on either the finding or the sentence, the decision shall be in favour of the accused.
(2) No sentence of death shall be passed by a Coast Guard Court without the concurrence of at least two-thirds of the members of the court.
(3) In matters, other than a challenge or the finding or sentence, the presiding officer shall have a casting vote.
Section 76, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Questions about Section 76
What does Section 76 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 76 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Voting by members". Subject to the provisions of sub- sections (2) and (3), every decision of a Coast Guard Court shall be passed by an absolute majority of votes;
How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 76 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 76 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 76 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 76, 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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