Cancellation of conditional pardon, release on parole or remission
Section 178 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with cancellation of conditional pardon, release on parole or remission. If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or remission, not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of, t The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or remission, not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of, the court shall be carried into effect as if such pardon, release or remission had not been granted.
(2) A person whose sentence of transportation, imprisonment or detention is carried into effect under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall undergo only the unexpired portion of his sentence.
Section 178, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 178
What does Section 178 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 178 of the Air Force Act is headed "Cancellation of conditional pardon, release on parole or remission". If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or remission, not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of, t
How do I find court cases under Section 178 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 178, section 178 Air Force Act 1950, section 178 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 178 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 178 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 178, 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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