Section 72: Powers of a General Security Force Court.

Q: What does Section 72 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) deal with?

Section 72 TBSFA pertains to "Powers of a General Security Force Court.". It is part of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 72 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) governs powers of a General Security Force Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 72 TBSFA still in force?

Yes, Section 72 of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 72 TBSFA?

धारा 72 TBSFA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 72 of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968. Section 72 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) governs powers of a General Security Force Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 72 TBSFA?

Dhara 72 TBSFA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 72 of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 72 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) governs powers of a General Security Force Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 72 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968?

Cite as: "Section 72, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Border Security Force Act, 1968, § 72 (India).

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The Border Security Force Act, 1968

Chapter VI — SECURITY FORCE COURTS

Section 72

Powers of a General Security Force Court.

A General Security Force Court shall have the power to try any person subject to this Act for any offence punishable thereunder and to pass any sentence authorised thereby.