# The Air Force Act, 1950, Section 163: Form of sentence of death

- Act: The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950)
- In force from: 1950-07-22
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/air-force-act-1950/section/163/

## Text

In awarding a sentence of death, a court-martial shall, in its discretion, direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead or shall suffer death by being shot to death.

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