Section 119

Execution of sentence of imprisonment in special cases

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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    Whenever, in the opinion of an officer not below the rank of a Deputy Inspector-General within whose command the trial is held, any sentence or portion of a sentence of imprisonment cannot for special reasons, conveniently be carried out in Security Guard custody in accordance with the provisions of section 117, such officer may direct that such sentence or portion of sentence shall be carried out by confinement in any civil prison or other fit place.

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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