Section181
The Air Force Act, 1950

Orders pending suspension

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 181 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with orders pending suspension. A confirming officer may, when confirming any sentence referred to in section 180, direct that the offender be not committed to prison or to air force custody until the orders of the authority or officer specified in section 180 have been obtained. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

A confirming officer may, when confirming any sentence referred to in section 180, direct that the offender be not committed to prison or to air force custody until the orders of the authority or officer specified in section 180 have been obtained.

Section 181, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 181

What does Section 181 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 181 of the Air Force Act is headed "Orders pending suspension". A confirming officer may, when confirming any sentence referred to in section 180, direct that the offender be not committed to prison or to air force custody until the orders of the authority or officer specified in section 180 have been obtained.

How do I find court cases under Section 181 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 181, section 181 Air Force Act 1950, section 181 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 181 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 180 (Suspension of sentence of transportation, imprisonment or detention), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 181 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 181 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 181, 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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