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Section 91: Release of lunatic accused.

The Coast Guard Act, 1978Central Act · Act 30 of 1978

Where any person is in custody under sub-section (3) of section 88 or under detention under sub-section (4) of that section,--

(a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (3), on the report of the medical officer, or

(b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (4), on a certificate from any of the authorities mentioned in clause (b) of section 89 that in the judgment of such officer or authority such person may be released without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person,

the Central Government may order that such person be released or detained in custody, or transferred to a public lunatic asylum if he has not already been sent to such asylum.

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ActThe Coast Guard Act, 1978
Section91
Marginal noteRelease of lunatic accused.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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