.A home guard acting in the discharge of his functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code. Explanation- A home guard shall not be deemed to be a holder of a civil post merely by reasons of his enrolment as home guard.
.A home guard acting in the discharge of his functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><b>Explanation</b>- A home guard shall not be deemed to be a holder of a civil post merely by reasons of his enrolment as home guard. <br>