Evidence of previous convictions and general character
Section 143 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with evidence of previous convictions and general character. When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a court-martial of any offence, such court-martial may inquire into and receive and record evidence of any previous convictions of such person, either by a court-martial or by a criminal court or any previous award of punishment under section The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a court-martial of any offence, such court-martial may inquire into and receive and record evidence of any previous convictions of such person, either by a court-martial or by a criminal court or any previous award of punishment under section 82 or section 86 and may further enquire into and record the general character of such person and such other matters as may be prescribed.
(2) Evidence received under this section may be either oral, or in the shape of entries in, or certified extracts from, court-martial books or other official records, and it shall not be necessary to give notice before trial to the person tried that evidence as to his previous convictions or character will be received.
Section 143, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 143
What does Section 143 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 143 of the Air Force Act is headed "Evidence of previous convictions and general character". When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a court-martial of any offence, such court-martial may inquire into and receive and record evidence of any previous convictions of such person, either by a court-martial or by a criminal court or any previous award of punishment under section
How do I find court cases under Section 143 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 143, section 143 Air Force Act 1950, section 143 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 143 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 82 (Punishment of persons other than officers and warrant officers), section 86 (Punishment of officers and warrant officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 143 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 143 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 143, 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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- 91. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers414 words
- 34. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death396 words
- 32. Priority in respect of Air Force personnel's litigation301 words
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