Circumstances under which superior officers and members of Dal entitled to use force
Section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act, 1986 deals with circumstances under which superior officers and members of Dal entitled to use force. A superior officer or member of the Dal, may, when there is a reasonable apprehension of assault on himself or on any superior officer or any other member of the Dal, or of damage or harm to any property or person which or whom it is his duty to protect and safeguard, use such force to the wrong doe The Act was enacted on 12 Feb 1987.
(1) A superior officer or member of the Dal, may, when there is a reasonable apprehension of assault on himself or on any superior officer or any other member of the Dal, or of damage or harm to any property or person which or whom it is his duty to protect and safeguard, use such force to the wrong doer or assailant or any other person assisting such wrong doer or assailant as may be reasonably necessary.
(2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of sections 100 to 103 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
Section 13, The Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act, 1986 (Act 3 of 1987).
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Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act is headed "Circumstances under which superior officers and members of Dal entitled to use force". A superior officer or member of the Dal, may, when there is a reasonable apprehension of assault on himself or on any superior officer or any other member of the Dal, or of damage or harm to any property or person which or whom it is his duty to protect and safeguard, use such force to the wrong doe
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal 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: Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act 13, section 13 Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act, section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal 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 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 100 (When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death), Indian Penal Code 103 (When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act enacted?
Section 13 of the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act, cited as Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act 13, was enacted on 12 Feb 1987 as Act 3 of 1987. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 17. Deputation to public sector undertakings, industrial undertakings and commercial organisations, etc561 words
- 19. Appeal and Revision330 words
- 24. Protection of acts of superior officers and members of the Dal328 words
- 9. Surrender of identity card, arms, etc. by person under suspension or ceasing to be superior officer or member of Dal308 words
- 25. Power to make rules285 words
- 10. Superintendence, control and administration of Dal252 words
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