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The Air Force Act, 1950

Power to confirm finding and sentence of general court-martial

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 153 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with power to confirm finding and sentence of general court-martial. The findings and sentences of general courts-martial may be confirmed by the Central Government, or by any officer empowered in this behalf by warrant of the Central Government. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

The findings and sentences of general courts-martial may be confirmed by the Central Government, or by any officer empowered in this behalf by warrant of the Central Government.

Section 153, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

Referred to by 2

  1. s. 155 Limitation of powers of confirming authority
  2. s. 157 Power of confirming authority to mitigate, remit or commute sentences

Questions about Section 153

What does Section 153 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 153 of the Air Force Act is headed "Power to confirm finding and sentence of general court-martial". The findings and sentences of general courts-martial may be confirmed by the Central Government, or by any officer empowered in this behalf by warrant of the Central Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 153 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 153, section 153 Air Force Act 1950, section 153 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 153 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 153 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 153 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 153, 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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