Section 79: Custody of offenders.

The Assam Rifles Act, 2006Central Act · Act 47 of 2006

(1) Any person subject to this Act who is charged with an offence may be taken into Force custody, under the order of any superior officer.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an officer may order into Force custody any other officer, though such other officer may be of a higher rank, engaged in a quarrel, affray or disorder.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Assam Rifles Act, 2006
Section	79
Marginal note	Custody of offenders.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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