The Border Security Force Act, 1968 · Chapter VI – Security Force Courts

Section 76 – Period of limitation for trial for an offence of desertion in certain cases

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

76. Period of limitation for trial for an offence of desertion in certain cases

No trial for an offence of desertion, other than desertion on active duty, shall be commenced if the person in question, not being an officer, has subsequently to the commission of the offence, served continuously in an exemplary manner for not less than three years with any unit of the Force.

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