Section 58

Arrest by civil authorities.

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 any person subject to this Act, who is accused of an offence under this Act, is within the jurisdiction of any Magistrate or police officer, such Magistrate or police officer shall aid in the apprehension and delivery to Security Guard custody of such persons upon receipt of a written application to that effect signed by his Commander or an officer authorised by the Commander in that behalf.

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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