Section114
The Air Force Act, 1950

Composition of general court-martial

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 114 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with composition of general court-martial. A general court-martial shall consist of not less than five officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than three whole years and of whom not less than four are of a rank not below that of flight-lieutenant. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

A general court-martial shall consist of not less than five officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than three whole years and of whom not less than four are of a rank not below that of flight-lieutenant.

Section 114, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 114

What does Section 114 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 114 of the Air Force Act is headed "Composition of general court-martial". A general court-martial shall consist of not less than five officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than three whole years and of whom not less than four are of a rank not below that of flight-lieutenant.

How do I find court cases under Section 114 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 114, section 114 Air Force Act 1950, section 114 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 114 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 114 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 114, 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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