Pardon and remission
Section 177 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with pardon and remission. When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a courtmartial of any offence, the Central Government, [the Chief of the Air Staff], an air or other officer commanding a group or the prescribed officer, may-- (a) either with or without conditions which the person sentenced accepts, pardon The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a courtmartial of any offence, the Central Government, 1[the Chief of the Air Staff], an air or other officer commanding a group or the prescribed officer, may--
(a) either with or without conditions which the person sentenced accepts, pardon the person or remit the whole or any part of the punishment awarded; or
(b) mitigate the punishment awarded; or
(c) commute such punishment for any less punishment or punishments mentioned in this Act:
Provided that a sentence of transportation shall not be commuted for a sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding the term of transportation awarded by the court; and a sentence of imprisonment shall not be commuted for a sentence of detention for a term exceeding the term of imprisonment so awarded;
(d) either with or without conditions which the person sentenced accepts, release the person on parole.
Section 177, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 177
What does Section 177 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 177 of the Air Force Act is headed "Pardon and remission". When any person subject to this Act has been convicted by a courtmartial of any offence, the Central Government, [the Chief of the Air Staff], an air or other officer commanding a group or the prescribed officer, may-- (a) either with or without conditions which the person sentenced accepts, pardon
How do I find court cases under Section 177 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 177, section 177 Air Force Act 1950, section 177 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 177 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 177 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 177 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 177, 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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- 92. Deductions from pay and allowances of airmen414 words
- 91. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers414 words
- 34. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death396 words
- 32. Priority in respect of Air Force personnel's litigation301 words
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