A member of the Central Industrial Security Force can seek protection for an act committed in the course of bonafide discharge of his/her duty under which one of the following Acts ?
The Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968
The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
– Section 197 of the CrPC is a general provision applicable across India that offers protection to various categories of public servants, including members of armed forces, against prosecution for official acts without prior sanction.
– This protection is available for acts committed “in the course of bonafide discharge of his/her duty”.
– The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 governs the CBI.
– The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 provides special powers and protection to members of the armed forces operating in “disturbed areas,” but CrPC Section 197 is the general protection available to members of forces like CISF across the board for acts done in official duty.