Suspension of sentence of imprisonment

Q: When did Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act come into force?

Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act, cited as Sashastra Seema Bal Act 144, came into force on 01 Aug 2009, having been enacted on 20 Dec 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Aug 2009 Act 53 of 2007 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 2007 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 20 Dec 2007 In force 01 Aug 2009 Cited by 6 provisions

Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act, 2007 deals with suspension of sentence of imprisonment. Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Force Court to imprisonment, the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer empowered to convene a General Force Court may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Force custody. The Act came into force on 01 Aug 2009.

(1) Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Force Court to imprisonment, the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer empowered to convene a General Force Court may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Force custody.
(2) The authority or officer specified in sub-section (1) may, in the case of an offender so sentenced direct that until the orders of such authority or officer have been obtained, the offender shall not be committed to prison or to Force custody.
(3) The powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) may be exercised in the case of any such sentence which has been confirmed, reduced or commuted.
Section 144, The Sashastra Seema Bal Act, 2007 (Act 53 of 2007).

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Questions about Section 144

What does Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act deal with?

Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act is headed "Suspension of sentence of imprisonment". Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Force Court to imprisonment, the Central Government, the Director-General or any officer empowered to convene a General Force Court may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to Force custody.

How do I find court cases under Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal 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: Sashastra Seema Bal Act 144, section 144 Sashastra Seema Bal Act, section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal 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 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act, and has it changed?

6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act come into force?

Section 144 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Act, cited as Sashastra Seema Bal Act 144, came into force on 01 Aug 2009, having been enacted on 20 Dec 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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56. Minor punishments379 words
58. Punishment of persons of or below the rank of Commandant by Inspector-General and others346 words

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