Maximum period of detention
Section 13 of the National Security Act, 1980 deals with maximum period of detention. The maximum period for which any person may be detained in pursuance of any detention order which has been confirmed under section 12 shall be twelve months from the date of detention: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall affect the power of the appropriate Government to revoke or m The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1980.
The maximum period for which any person may be detained in pursuance of any detention order which has been confirmed under section 12 shall be twelve months from the date of detention:
Provided that nothing contained in this section shall affect the power of the appropriate Government to revoke or modify the detention order at any earlier time.
Section 13, The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980).
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3 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the National Security Act deal with?
Section 13 of the National Security Act is headed "Maximum period of detention". The maximum period for which any person may be detained in pursuance of any detention order which has been confirmed under section 12 shall be twelve months from the date of detention: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall affect the power of the appropriate Government to revoke or m
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the National Security 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: National Security Act 1980 13, section 13 National Security Act 1980, section 13 of the National Security 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 National Security Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 12 (Action upon the report of the Advisory Board), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently NSA Gazette Notification 12.08.2016 (Advisory Board) (2016), then NSA Gazette Notification 18.05.1984 (1984).
When did Section 13 of the National Security Act come into force?
Section 13 of the National Security Act, cited as National Security Act 1980 13, came into force on 27 Dec 1980, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1980. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Power to make orders detaining certain persons620 words
- 14A. Circumstances in which persons may be detained for periods longer than three months without obtaining the opinion of Advisory Boards518 words
- 17. Act not to have effect with respect to detentions under State laws290 words
- 7. Powers in relation to absconding persons285 words
- 11. Procedure of Advisory Boards223 words
- 14. Revocation of detention orders215 words
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