Delivery of lunatic accused to relatives
Section 148 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with delivery of lunatic accused to relatives. Where any relative or friend of any person who is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 144 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section desires that he should be delivered to his care and custody, the Central Government may upon application by such relative or friend and on his gi The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where any relative or friend of any person who is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 144 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section desires that he should be delivered to his care and custody, the Central Government may upon application by such relative or friend and on his giving security to the satisfaction of that Government that the person delivered shall be properly taken care of and prevented from doing injury to himself or any other person, and be produced for the inspection of such officer, and at such times and places, as the Central Government may direct, order such person to be delivered to such relative or friend.
Section 148, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 148
What does Section 148 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 148 of the Air Force Act is headed "Delivery of lunatic accused to relatives". Where any relative or friend of any person who is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 144 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section desires that he should be delivered to his care and custody, the Central Government may upon application by such relative or friend and on his gi
How do I find court cases under Section 148 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 148, section 148 Air Force Act 1950, section 148 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 148 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 144 (Lunacy of accused), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 148 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 148 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 148, 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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