Cognizance of offence
Section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act, 2020 deals with cognizance of offence. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence against any member of the Force with regard to any thing done or any action taken or purporting to have been done or taken in the discharge of his duty except with the prior sanction of the State Government. The Act was enacted on 28 Aug 2020.
No Court shall take cognizance of an offence against any member of the Force with regard to any thing done or any action taken or purporting to have been done or taken in the discharge of his duty except with the prior sanction of the State Government.
Section 16, The Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act, 2020 (Act 27 of 2020).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act is headed "Cognizance of offence". No Court shall take cognizance of an offence against any member of the Force with regard to any thing done or any action taken or purporting to have been done or taken in the discharge of his duty except with the prior sanction of the State Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force 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: Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act 16, section 16 Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act, section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act enacted?
Section 16 of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act, cited as Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force Act 16, was enacted on 28 Aug 2020 as Act 27 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions385 words
- 10. Power to arrest without warrant338 words
- 3. Constitution of the Force244 words
- 6. Superintendence and administration of the Force239 words
- 17. Power to make rules201 words
- 8. Duties of members of the Force133 words
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