Section 15 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Group or any member thereof on whom powers have been conferred or duties have been imposed under this Act, or any order issued or any rule made thereunder for anything which is in good faith done or purported to be done or omitted to be done in pursuance of this Act or any order issued or any rule made thereunder or any order issued under any such rule.
Summary
- Members of the Group are protected from lawsuits and criminal charges for things they do while following the law.
- This protection applies as long as the action was done in "good faith," which means with honest intent.
- It covers actions that were actually done, or things that were supposed to be done.
- It also covers omissions, which means things the member chose not to do while performing their duties.
- The protection extends to actions taken because of any order or rule made under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a member of the Group be sued for their actions on duty?
No, as long as they acted in good faith while following the Act or its rules.
2. Does this protection only cover physical actions?
No, it also covers "omissions," which are things the officer did not do while following the law.
3. What does "good faith" mean in this section?
It generally means acting with honest intent and without any desire to cause wrongful harm.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, what is the essential condition for a member to be protected from legal proceedings?
Q2.Does the protection in Section 15 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, cover "omissions"?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, against whom is a "suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding" barred?
Q4.If a member of the Group follows an order issued under a rule of the Act, are they protected under Section 15 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988?