Section 21
Disobedience to superior officer.
The National Security Guard Act, 1986
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.
(1) Any person subject to this Act who disobeys, in such
manner as to show a wilful defiance of authority, any lawful command given personally by his superior
officer in the execution of his office whether the same is given orally, or in writing or by signal or
othrewise, shall, on conviction by a Security Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term
which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
(2) Any person subject to this Act who disobeys any lawful command given by his superior officer shall, on conviction by a Security Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
(2) Any person subject to this Act who disobeys any lawful command given by his superior officer shall, on conviction by a Security Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.