Section 109

Revision of finding or sentence

The National Security Guard Act, 1986

  • Act 47 of 1986
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an armed force of the Union for combating terrorist activities with a view to protecting States against internal disturbances and for matters connected therewith.

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    (1) Any finding or sentence of a Security Guard Court which requires confirmation may be once revised by the order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the Court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence.
     (2) The Court, on revision, shall consist of the same officers as were present when the original decision was passed, unless any of those officers are unavoidably absent.
     (3) In case of such unavoidable absence the cause thereof shall be duly certified in the proceedings, and the Court shall proceed with the revision, provided that, if a General Security Guard Court, it still consists of five officers, or, if a Petty Security Guard Court, of three officers.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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