Revision of finding or sentence
Section 159 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with revision of finding or sentence. Any finding or sentence of a court-martial may be once revised by order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) Any finding or sentence of a court-martial may be once revised by order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence.
(2) The court, on revision, shall consist of the same officers as were present when the original decision was passed, unless any of those officers are unavoidably absent.
(3) In case of such unavoidable absence the cause thereof shall be duly certified in the proceedings, and the court shall proceed with the revision, provided that, if a general court-martial, it still consists of five officers, or, if a summary general or district court- martial, of three officers.
Section 159, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 159
What does Section 159 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 159 of the Air Force Act is headed "Revision of finding or sentence". Any finding or sentence of a court-martial may be once revised by order of the confirming authority and on such revision, the court, if so directed by the confirming authority, may take additional evidence.
How do I find court cases under Section 159 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 159, section 159 Air Force Act 1950, section 159 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 159 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 159 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 159, 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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