Release of lunatic accused
Section 91 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with release of lunatic accused. Where any person is in custody under sub-section (3) of section 88 or under detention under sub-section (4) of that section,-- (a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (3), on the report of the medical officer, or (b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (4), on a The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
Where any person is in custody under sub-section (3) of section 88 or under detention under sub-section (4) of that section,--
(a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (3), on the report of the medical officer, or
(b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (4), on a certificate from any of the authorities mentioned in clause (b) of section 89 that in the judgment of such officer or authority such person may be released without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person,
the Central Government may order that such person be released or detained in custody, or transferred to a public lunatic asylum if he has not already been sent to such asylum.
Section 91, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 91
What does Section 91 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 91 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Release of lunatic accused". Where any person is in custody under sub-section (3) of section 88 or under detention under sub-section (4) of that section,-- (a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (3), on the report of the medical officer, or (b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (4), on a
How do I find court cases under Section 91 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 91, section 91 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 91 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 91 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 88 (Lunacy of accused), section 89 (Subsequent fitness of lunatic accused for trial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 91 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 91 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 91, 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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- 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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