Any person who effects or attempts to effect entry into a prohibited place or a protected area after taking precautions to conceal his entry or attempted entry from any person posted for the purpose of protecting or preventing or controlling access to such place or area shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both.
Section 5: Forcing or evading a guard.
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 6 of 1978
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Section | 5 |
| Marginal note | Forcing or evading a guard. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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