Temporary custody of offender
Section 167 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with temporary custody of offender. Where a sentence of transportation or imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison, the offender may be kept in military or air force custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where a sentence of transportation or imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison, the offender may be kept in military or air force custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison.
Section 167, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 167
What does Section 167 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 167 of the Air Force Act is headed "Temporary custody of offender". Where a sentence of transportation or imprisonment is directed to be undergone in a civil prison, the offender may be kept in military or air force custody or in any other fit place, till such time as it is possible to send him to a civil prison.
How do I find court cases under Section 167 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 167, section 167 Air Force Act 1950, section 167 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 167 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 167 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 167, 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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