Confirming of findings and sentences on board a ship
Section 158 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with confirming of findings and sentences on board a ship. When any person subject to this Act is tried and sentenced by a court-martial while on board a ship, the finding and sentence so far as not confirmed and executed on board the ship, may be confirmed and executed in like manner as if such person had been tried at the port of disembarkation. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
When any person subject to this Act is tried and sentenced by a court-martial while on board a ship, the finding and sentence so far as not confirmed and executed on board the ship, may be confirmed and executed in like manner as if such person had been tried at the port of disembarkation.
Section 158, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 158
What does Section 158 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 158 of the Air Force Act is headed "Confirming of findings and sentences on board a ship". When any person subject to this Act is tried and sentenced by a court-martial while on board a ship, the finding and sentence so far as not confirmed and executed on board the ship, may be confirmed and executed in like manner as if such person had been tried at the port of disembarkation.
How do I find court cases under Section 158 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 158, section 158 Air Force Act 1950, section 158 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 158 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 158 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 158, 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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