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Section 21: Disobedience to superior officer.

The National Security Guard Act, 1986Central Act · Act 47 of 1986

(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 othrewise, shall, on conviction by a Security Guard 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 Security Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

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ActThe National Security Guard Act, 1986
Section21
Marginal noteDisobedience to superior officer.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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