Section 15: Offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death.

Q: What does Section 15 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) deal with?

Section 15 TBSFA pertains to "Offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death.". It is part of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 15 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) prescribes offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 15 TBSFA still in force?

Yes, Section 15 of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 15 TBSFA?

धारा 15 TBSFA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968. Section 15 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) prescribes offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 15 TBSFA?

Dhara 15 TBSFA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Border Security Force Act, 1968. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 15 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA) prescribes offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 15 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968?

Cite as: "Section 15, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (TBSFA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Border Security Force Act, 1968, 1968, § 15 (India).

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The Border Security Force Act, 1968

Chapter III — OFFENCES

Section 15

Offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death.

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,

shall, on conviction by a Security force 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.

Related Sections

§14

Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death.

TBSFA

§16

Offences punishable more severly on active duty than at other times.

Desertion and aiding desertion.

TBSFA

§19

Absence without leave.

TBSFA

§20

Striking or threatening superior officers.

TBSFA

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The Border Security Force Act, 1968

Chapter III — OFFENCES

Section 15

Offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death.

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,

shall, on conviction by a Security force 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.