Punishments otherwise than by court-martial
Section 81 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with punishments otherwise than by court-martial. Punishments may, also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons, subject to this Act without the intervention of a court-martial and in the manner stated in sections 82 and 86. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Punishments may, also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons, subject to this Act without the intervention of a court-martial and in the manner stated in sections 82 and 86.
Section 81, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 81
What does Section 81 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 81 of the Air Force Act is headed "Punishments otherwise than by court-martial". Punishments may, also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons, subject to this Act without the intervention of a court-martial and in the manner stated in sections 82 and 86.
How do I find court cases under Section 81 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 81, section 81 Air Force Act 1950, section 81 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 81 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 82 (Punishment of persons other than officers and warrant officers), section 86 (Punishment of officers and warrant officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 81 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 81 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 81, 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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