The Border Security Force Act, 1968 · Chapter III – Offences

Section 47 – Civil offences not triable by a Security Force Court

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

47. Civil offences not triable by a Security Force Court

A person subject to this Act who commits an offence of murder or of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against, or of rape in relation to, a person not subject to this Act shall not be deemed to be guilty of an offence against this Act and shall not be tried by a Security Force Court, unless he commits any of the said offences,—

(a) while on active duty; or

(b) at any place outside India; or

(c) at any place specified by the Central Government by notification in this behalf.

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