Establishment and regulation of air force prisons
Section 173 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with establishment and regulation of air force prisons. The Central Government may set apart any building or part of a building, or any place under its control, as an air force prison or detention barracks for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment or detention under this Act. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
The Central Government may set apart any building or part of a building, or any place under its control, as an air force prison or detention barracks for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment or detention under this Act.
Section 173, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 173
What does Section 173 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 173 of the Air Force Act is headed "Establishment and regulation of air force prisons". The Central Government may set apart any building or part of a building, or any place under its control, as an air force prison or detention barracks for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment or detention under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 173 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 173, section 173 Air Force Act 1950, section 173 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 173 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 173 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 173, 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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