Alternative punishments awardable by court-martial
Section 74 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with alternative punishments awardable by court-martial. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a court-martial may, on convicting a person subject to this Act of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 70 inclusive, award either the particular punishment with which the offence is stated in the said sections to be punishable, or, in lieu thereof, The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Subject to the provisions of this Act, a court-martial may, on convicting a person subject to this Act of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 70 inclusive, award either the particular punishment with which the offence is stated in the said sections to be punishable, or, in lieu thereof, any one of the punishments lower in the scale set out in section 73, regard being had to the nature and degree of the offence.
Section 74, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 74
What does Section 74 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 74 of the Air Force Act is headed "Alternative punishments awardable by court-martial". Subject to the provisions of this Act, a court-martial may, on convicting a person subject to this Act of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 70 inclusive, award either the particular punishment with which the offence is stated in the said sections to be punishable, or, in lieu thereof,
How do I find court cases under Section 74 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 74, section 74 Air Force Act 1950, section 74 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 74 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 34 (Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death), section 70 (Abetment of offences punishable with imprisonment and not committed), section 73 (Punishments awardable by courts-martial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 74 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 74 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 74, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 4. Definitions981 words
- 141. Presumption as to certain documents492 words
- 92. Deductions from pay and allowances of airmen414 words
- 91. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers414 words
- 34. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death396 words
- 32. Priority in respect of Air Force personnel's litigation301 words
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