Section176
The Air Force Act, 1950

Restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 176 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment. Rules made under section 175 shall not authorise corporal punishment to be inflicted for any offence, nor render the imprisonment more severe than it is under any law for the time being in force relating to civil prisons in India. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Rules made under section 175 shall not authorise corporal punishment to be inflicted for any offence, nor render the imprisonment more severe than it is under any law for the time being in force relating to civil prisons in India.

Section 176, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 176

What does Section 176 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 176 of the Air Force Act is headed "Restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment". Rules made under section 175 shall not authorise corporal punishment to be inflicted for any offence, nor render the imprisonment more severe than it is under any law for the time being in force relating to civil prisons in India.

How do I find court cases under Section 176 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 176, section 176 Air Force Act 1950, section 176 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 176 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 175 (Power to make rules in respect of prisons and prisoners), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 176 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 176 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 176, 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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