Section 39
Unlawful detention of pay.
The Border Security Force Act, 1968
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an Armed Force of the Union for ensuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected therewith.
Any officer, subordinate officer or an under-officer who, having
received the pay of a person subject to this Act unlawfully detains or refuses to pay the same when due,
shall, on conviction by a Security Force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may
extend to five years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.