Section43
The Air Force Act, 1950

Fraudulent enrolment

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 43 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with fraudulent enrolment. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) without having obtained a regular discharge from the Air Force or otherwise fulfilled the conditions enabling him to enroll or enter, enrolls himself in, or enters the said force or any part of the milita The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,--

(a) without having obtained a regular discharge from the Air Force or otherwise fulfilled the conditions enabling him to enroll or enter, enrolls himself in, or enters the said force or any part of the military or the naval forces of India; or

(b) is concerned in the enrolment in any part of the Forces, of any person when he knows or has reason to believe such person to be so circumstanced that by enrolling he commits an offence against this Act,

shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Section 43, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Air Force Act is headed "Fraudulent enrolment". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) without having obtained a regular discharge from the Air Force or otherwise fulfilled the conditions enabling him to enroll or enter, enrolls himself in, or enters the said force or any part of the milita

How do I find court cases under Section 43 of the Air Force Act?

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When did Section 43 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 43, 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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