Position of field punishment in scale of punishments
Section 78 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with position of field punishment in scale of punishments. Field punishment shall for the purpose of commutation be deemed to stand next below dismissal in the scale of punishments specified in section 73. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Field punishment shall for the purpose of commutation be deemed to stand next below dismissal in the scale of punishments specified in section 73.
Section 78, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 78
What does Section 78 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 78 of the Air Force Act is headed "Position of field punishment in scale of punishments". Field punishment shall for the purpose of commutation be deemed to stand next below dismissal in the scale of punishments specified in section 73.
How do I find court cases under Section 78 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 78, section 78 Air Force Act 1950, section 78 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 78 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 73 (Punishments awardable by courts-martial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 78 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 78 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 78, 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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