Power to convene a summary general court-martial
Section 113 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with power to convene a summary general court-martial. The following authorities shall have the power to convene a summary general court-martial, namely:-- (a) an officer empowered in this behalf by an order of the Central Government or of [the Chief of the Air Staff]; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
The following authorities shall have the power to convene a summary general court-martial, namely:--
(a) an officer empowered in this behalf by an order of the Central Government or of 1[the Chief of the Air Staff];
(b) on active service, the officer commanding the forces in the field, or any officer empowered by him in this behalf;
(c) an officer commanding any detached portion of the Air Force on active service when, in his opinion, it is not practicable with due regard to discipline and the exigencies of the service, that an offence should be tried by a general court-martial.
Section 113, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 113
What does Section 113 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 113 of the Air Force Act is headed "Power to convene a summary general court-martial". The following authorities shall have the power to convene a summary general court-martial, namely:-- (a) an officer empowered in this behalf by an order of the Central Government or of [the Chief of the Air Staff];
How do I find court cases under Section 113 of the Air Force Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Air Force Act 1950 113, section 113 Air Force Act 1950, section 113 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 113 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 113 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 113, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 18 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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