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Section 23: Disobedience to superior officer.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992Central Act · Act 35 of 1992

(1) Any person subject to this Act who disobeys in such manner as to show a wilful defiance of authority any lawful command given personally by his superior officer in the execution of his office whether the same is given orally, or in writing or by signal or otherwise, shall, on conviction by a Force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

(2) Any person subject to this Act who disobeys any lawful command given by his superior officer shall, on conviction by a Force Court,—

(a) if he commits such offence when on active duty, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned; and

(b) if he commits such offence when not on active duty, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992
Section23
Marginal noteDisobedience to superior officer.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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