Section4
The National Security Act, 1980

Execution of detention orders

In force From 27 Dec 1980 Act 65 of 1980 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 65 of 1980 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 27 Dec 1980 In force 27 Dec 1980

Section 4 of the National Security Act, 1980 deals with execution of detention orders. A detention order may be executed at any place in India in the manner provided for the execution of warrants of arrest under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974). The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1980.

A detention order may be executed at any place in India in the manner provided for the execution of warrants of arrest under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

Section 4, The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980).

Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the National Security Act deal with?

Section 4 of the National Security Act is headed "Execution of detention orders". A detention order may be executed at any place in India in the manner provided for the execution of warrants of arrest under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 National Security Act 1980, section 4 of the National Security Act. People searching for it also type national security act 2023 section 4 and national security act 2023 section 4 and 5. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 4 of the National Security Act come into force?

Section 4 of the National Security Act, cited as National Security Act 1980 4, 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.

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