Section 72

Prohibition of second trial.

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) When any person subject to this Act has been acquitted or convicted of an offence by a Security Guard Court or by a Criminal Court or has been dealt with under section 51 or section 53 or section 54, he shall not be liable to be tried again for the same offence by a Security Guard Court or dealt with under the said sections.
     (2) When any person subject to this Act, has been acquitted or convicted of an offence by a Security Guard Court or has been dealt with under section 51 or section 53 or section 54, he shall not be liable to be tried again by a Criminal Court for the same offence or on the same facts.

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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