Any person subject to this Act who, being in lawful custody, escapes or attempts to escape, shall, on conviction by a Security Force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 29: Escape from custody.
The Border Security Force Act, 1968Central Act · Act 47 of 1968
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Border Security Force Act, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Section | 29 |
| Marginal note | Escape from custody. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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