Powers of courts-martial when certain offences are committed by persons not subject to this Act
Section 151 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with powers of courts-martial when certain offences are committed by persons not subject to this Act. Any trial by a court-martial under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the court-martial shall be deemed to be a Court within the meaning of sections 480 and 482 of the Code of Cr The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Any trial by a court-martial under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the court-martial shall be deemed to be a Court within the meaning of sections 480 and 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898).
Section 151, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 151
What does Section 151 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 151 of the Air Force Act is headed "Powers of courts-martial when certain offences are committed by persons not subject to this Act". Any trial by a court-martial under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the court-martial shall be deemed to be a Court within the meaning of sections 480 and 482 of the Code of Cr
How do I find court cases under Section 151 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 151, section 151 Air Force Act 1950, section 151 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 151 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 193 (Punishment for false evidence), Indian Penal Code 228 (Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 151 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 151 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 151, 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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