Commissions for examination of witnesses
Section 136 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with commissions for examination of witnesses. Whenever, in the course of a trial by courtmartial, it appears to the court that the examination of a witness is necessary for the ends of justice, and that the attendance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, in the circumstances of the case, The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) Whenever, in the course of a trial by courtmartial, it appears to the court that the examination of a witness is necessary for the ends of justice, and that the attendance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, in the circumstances of the case, would be unreasonable such court may address the Chief Legal Adviser in order that a commission to take the evidence of such witness may be issued.
(2) The Chief Legal Adviser may then, if he thinks necessary, issue a commission to any district magistrate of the first class, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such witness resides to take the evidence of such witness.
(3) The Magistrate or officer to whom the commission is issued, or, if he is the district magistrate, he or such magistrate of the first-class as he appoints, in this behalf, shall proceed to the place where the witness is or shall summon the witness before him and shall take down his evidence in the same manner, and may for this purpose exercise the same powers, as in trials of warrant-cases under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), or any corresponding law in force in 1[the State of Jammu and Kashmir*],
(4) When the witness resides in a tribal area or in any place outside India the commission may be issued in the manner specified in Chapter XL of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), or of any corresponding law in force in 1[the State of Jammu and Kashmir*].
(5) In this and the next succeeding section, the expression "Chief Legal Adviser" includes a Deputy Chief Legal Adviser.
Section 136, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 136
What does Section 136 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 136 of the Air Force Act is headed "Commissions for examination of witnesses". Whenever, in the course of a trial by courtmartial, it appears to the court that the examination of a witness is necessary for the ends of justice, and that the attendance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, in the circumstances of the case,
How do I find court cases under Section 136 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 136, section 136 Air Force Act 1950, section 136 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 136 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 136 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 136 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 136, 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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