Definitions
Section 2 of the National Security Act, 1980 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "appropriate Government" means, as respects a detention order made by the Central Government or a person detained under such order, the Central Government, and as respects a detention order made by a State Government or by an officer subordina The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1980.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) "appropriate Government" means, as respects a detention order made by the Central Government or a person detained under such order, the Central Government, and as respects a detention order made by a State Government or by an officer subordinate to a State Government or as respects a person detained under such order, the State Government;
(b) "detention order" means an order made under section 3;
(c) "foreigner" has the same meaning as in the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946);
(d) "person" includes a foreigner;
(e) "State Government", in relation to a Union territory, means the administrator thereof.
Section 2, The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the National Security Act deal with?
Section 2 of the National Security Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "appropriate Government" means, as respects a detention order made by the Central Government or a person detained under such order, the Central Government, and as respects a detention order made by a State Government or by an officer subordina
How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 2, section 2 National Security Act 1980, section 2 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 2 of the National Security Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Power to make orders detaining certain persons), so none of them can safely be read on its own. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Levy and Collection of Fee and Charges by State Load Despatch Centre) Regulations, 2007 (2007).
When did Section 2 of the National Security Act come into force?
Section 2 of the National Security Act, cited as National Security Act 1980 2, 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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