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The Air Force Act, 1950

Choice between criminal court and court-martial

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950 Cited by 1 provision

Section 124 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with choice between criminal court and court-martial. When a criminal court and a courtmartial have each jurisdiction in respect of an offence, it shall be in the discretion of[the Chief of the Air Staff], the officer commanding any group, wing or station in which the accused prisoner is serving of such other officer as may be prescribed to decide befo The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

When a criminal court and a courtmartial have each jurisdiction in respect of an offence, it shall be in the discretion of1 [the Chief of the Air Staff], the officer commanding any group, wing or station in which the accused prisoner is serving of such other officer as may be prescribed to decide before which court the proceedings shall be instituted, and, if that officer decides that they should be instituted before a court-martial, to direct that the accused person shall be detained in Air force custody.

Section 124, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 125 Power of criminal court to require delivery of offender

Questions about Section 124

What does Section 124 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 124 of the Air Force Act is headed "Choice between criminal court and court-martial". When a criminal court and a courtmartial have each jurisdiction in respect of an offence, it shall be in the discretion of[the Chief of the Air Staff], the officer commanding any group, wing or station in which the accused prisoner is serving of such other officer as may be prescribed to decide befo

How do I find court cases under Section 124 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 124, section 124 Air Force Act 1950, section 124 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 124 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 124 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 124 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 124, 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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