Security for good behaviour in certain cases
Section 140 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with security for good behaviour in certain cases. When a court convicting a person of an offence under section 137 or section 138 finds that he has been habitually committing or attempting to commit that offence and the court is of the opinion that it is necessary or desirable to require that person to execute a bond for good behaviour, such court The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) When a court convicting a person of an offence under section 137 or section 138 finds that he has been habitually committing or attempting to commit that offence and the court is of the opinion that it is necessary or desirable to require that person to execute a bond for good behaviour, such court may, at the time of passing the sentence on the person, order him to execute a bond with or without sureties, for such amount and for such period not exceeding three years as it deems fit.
(2) An order under sub-section (1) may also be made by an appellate court or by the High Court when exercising its powers of revision.
Section 140, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 140
What does Section 140 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 140 of the Railways Act is headed "Security for good behaviour in certain cases". When a court convicting a person of an offence under section 137 or section 138 finds that he has been habitually committing or attempting to commit that offence and the court is of the opinion that it is necessary or desirable to require that person to execute a bond for good behaviour, such court
How do I find court cases under Section 140 of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 140, section 140 Railways Act 1989, section 140 of the Railways 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 140 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 137 (Fraudulently travelling or attempting to travel without proper pass or ticket), section 138 (Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 140 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 140 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 140, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1289 words
- 90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
- 20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
- 138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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