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The Air Force Act, 1950

Other offences relating to aircraft and flying

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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 63 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with other offences relating to aircraft and flying. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) signs any certificate in relation to an aircraft material belonging to the Government without ensuring the accuracy thereof; 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) signs any certificate in relation to an aircraft material belonging to the Government without ensuring the accuracy thereof; or

(b) being the pilot of an aircraft belonging to the Government, flies it at a height less than such height as may be specified by 1[the Chief of the Air Staff], except while taking off or landing, or in such other circumstances as may be specified by 1[the Chief of the Air Staff)]; or

(c) being the pilot of an aircraft belonging to the Government, flies it so as to cause, or to be likely to cause, unnecessary annoyance to any person;

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

Section 63, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 86 Punishment of officers and warrant officers

Questions about Section 63

What does Section 63 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 63 of the Air Force Act is headed "Other offences relating to aircraft and flying". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) signs any certificate in relation to an aircraft material belonging to the Government without ensuring the accuracy thereof;

How do I find court cases under Section 63 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 63, section 63 Air Force Act 1950, section 63 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 63 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 63 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 63 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 63, 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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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.