Section 118 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986 in hindi
Where a sentence of imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison the offender may be kept in Security Guard custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison.
Summary
- If a person is ordered to go to a civil jail, they do not have to go instantly if transport is not ready.
- The offender can be kept in Security Guard custody temporarily while waiting to be moved.
- The authority can also choose any other fit place to hold the person until the transfer to prison is possible.
- This section acts as a bridge to ensure the prisoner is never left without supervision during the transition to jail.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a prisoner be held by the NSG if they are supposed to go to a regular jail under Section 118?
Yes, Section 118 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986, allows the force to keep an offender in its own custody until they can be sent to the civil prison.
2. What locations are allowed for holding a prisoner temporarily under Section 118 of the NSG Act?
Section 118 of the Act says an offender can be kept in Security Guard custody or any other fit place until they are moved.
3. Is there a specific time limit mentioned in Section 118 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986, for temporary custody?
The Act does not give a specific number of days, but says the person can be kept there until such time as it is possible to send them to a civil prison.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 118 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986, where can an offender be kept if they are waiting to be sent to a civil prison?
Q2.According to Section 118 of the NSG Act, what event ends the period of temporary custody?
Q3.Who is the "offender" referred to in Section 118 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986?
Q4.Which other section of the Act is most closely linked to the imprisonment rules in Section 118?