Annulment of proceedings

Q: When did Section 162 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 162 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 162, 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.

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 162 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with annulment of proceedings. The Central Government, [the Chief of the Air Staff] or any prescribed officer may annul the proceedings of any court-martial on the ground that they are illegal or unjust. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

The Central Government, ¹[the Chief of the Air Staff] or any prescribed officer may annul the proceedings of any court-martial on the ground that they are illegal or unjust.
Section 162, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 162

What does Section 162 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 162 of the Air Force Act is headed "Annulment of proceedings". The Central Government, [the Chief of the Air Staff] or any prescribed officer may annul the proceedings of any court-martial on the ground that they are illegal or unjust.

How do I find court cases under Section 162 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 162, section 162 Air Force Act 1950, section 162 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 162 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 162 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 162, 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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