Section149
The Air Force Act, 1950

Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 149 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with order for custody and disposal of property pending trial. When any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before a court-martial during a trial, the court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property pending the co The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

When any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before a court-martial during a trial, the court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property pending the conclusion of the trial, and if the property is subject to speedy or natural decay may, after recording such evidence as it thinks necessary, order it to be sold or otherwise disposed of.

Section 149, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 149

What does Section 149 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 149 of the Air Force Act is headed "Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial". When any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before a court-martial during a trial, the court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property pending the co

How do I find court cases under Section 149 of the Air Force Act?

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When did Section 149 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 149 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 149, 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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