Section 21

Penalty for unauthorised use of certain uniforms.

The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005

  • Act 29 of 2005
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to provide for the regulation of private security agencies and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    If any private security guard or supervisor wears the uniform of the Army, Air force, Navy or any other armed forces of the Union or Police or any dress having the appearance or bearing any of the distinctive marks of that uniform, he and the proprietor of the private security agency shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

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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