Section 71
Interval between committal and trial.
The Sashastra Seema Bal Act, 2007
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an armed force of the Union for ensuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected therewith.
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in
section 69 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days
without a Force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be
made by his commanding officer in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at
intervals of every eight days until a Force Court is convened or such person is released from custody.