Reduction of warrant officer or non-commissioned officer
Section 179 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with reduction of warrant officer or non-commissioned officer. When under the provisions of section 79 a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer is deemed to be reduced to the ranks, such reduction shall, for the purpose of section 177, be treated as a punishment awarded by a sentence of a court-martial. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
When under the provisions of section 79 a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer is deemed to be reduced to the ranks, such reduction shall, for the purpose of section 177, be treated as a punishment awarded by a sentence of a court-martial.
Section 179, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 179
What does Section 179 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 179 of the Air Force Act is headed "Reduction of warrant officer or non-commissioned officer". When under the provisions of section 79 a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer is deemed to be reduced to the ranks, such reduction shall, for the purpose of section 177, be treated as a punishment awarded by a sentence of a court-martial.
How do I find court cases under Section 179 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 179, section 179 Air Force Act 1950, section 179 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 179 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 79 (Result of certain punishments in the case of a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer), section 177 (Pardon and remission), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 179 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 179 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 179, 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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