Evidence of previous convictions and general character
Section 87 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with evidence of previous convictions and general character. When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a Coast Guard Court of any offence, such court may inquire into, and receive, and record evidence of any previous convictions of such person, either by a Coast Guard Court or by a criminal court, or any previous award of punishment under sect The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a Coast Guard Court of any offence, such court may inquire into, and receive, and record evidence of any previous convictions of such person, either by a Coast Guard Court or by a criminal court, or any previous award of punishment under section 57 1 [or section 57A], and may further inquire into and record the general character of such person and such other matters as may be prescribed.
(2) Evidence received under this section may be either oral, or in the shape of entries in, or certified extracts from, books of Coast Guard Courts or other official records; and it shall not be necessary to give notice before trial to the person tried, that evidence as to his previous convictions or character will be received.
Section 87, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 87
What does Section 87 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 87 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Evidence of previous convictions and general character". When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a Coast Guard Court of any offence, such court may inquire into, and receive, and record evidence of any previous convictions of such person, either by a Coast Guard Court or by a criminal court, or any previous award of punishment under sect
How do I find court cases under Section 87 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 87, section 87 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 87 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 87 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 87 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 87 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 87, 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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