Section 78
Application of Act during term of sentence.
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.
(1) When a person subject to this Act is sentenced
by a Security Force Court to imprisonment, this Act shall apply to him during the term of his sentence,
though he is dismissed from the Force, or has otherwise ceased to be subject to this Act, and he may be
kept, removed, imprisoned and punished as if he continued to be subject to this Act.
(2) When a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Security Force Court to death, this Act shall apply to him till the sentence is carried out.
(2) When a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a Security Force Court to death, this Act shall apply to him till the sentence is carried out.