Sashastra Seema Bal Act, 2007
71. Interval between committal and trial.
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section
69 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period
than eight days without a Force Court for his trial being convened, a special
report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commanding officer in
the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at intervals of
every eight days until a Force Court is convened or such person is released
from custody.