Execution of sentence of death
Section 98 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with execution of sentence of death. When a sentence of death is to be executed, the Director-General or the convening authority or the prescribed officer shall give directions as to the time, place and manner in which such sentence is to be carried out and the order of such officer or authority in the prescribed form shall be sufficie The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) When a sentence of death is to be executed, the Director-General or the convening authority or the prescribed officer shall give directions as to the time, place and manner in which such sentence is to be carried out and the order of such officer or authority in the prescribed form shall be sufficient warrant for the execution of such sentence.
(2) There shall be attached to the prescribed form, an order of the Central Government certifying the confirmation of the sentence by the Central Government.
Section 98, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 98
What does Section 98 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 98 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Execution of sentence of death". When a sentence of death is to be executed, the Director-General or the convening authority or the prescribed officer shall give directions as to the time, place and manner in which such sentence is to be carried out and the order of such officer or authority in the prescribed form shall be sufficie
How do I find court cases under Section 98 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 98, section 98 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 98 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 98 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Coast Guard (General) Rules, 1986 (1986).
When did Section 98 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 98 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 98, 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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