Section 59
Interval between committal and trial.
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.
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in
section 57 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period then eight days
without a Security force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay
shall be made by his Commandant in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at
intervals of every eight days until a Security Force Court is convened or such person is released from
custody.