Section 57
Interval between committal and trial.
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.
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in
section 55 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days
without a Security Guard Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay
shall be made by his Commander and a similar report shall be forwarded at intervals of every eight days
until a Security Guard Court is convened or such person is released from custody.