# The National Security Act, 1980, Section 6: Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds

- Act: The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980)
- In force from: 1980-12-27
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/national-security-act-1980/section/6/

## Text

No detention order shall be invalid or inoperative merely by reason— (a) that the person to be detained thereunder is outside the limits of the territorial jurisdiction of the Government or officer making the order, or (b) that the place of detention of such person is outside the said limits.

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