Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts
Section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 deals with exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts. On and from the date from which any jurisdiction, powers and authority becomes exercisable by the Tribunal in relation to service matters under this Act, no civil court shall have, or be entitled to exercise, such jurisdiction, power or authority in relation to those service matters. The Act came into force on 15 Jun 2008.
On and from the date from which any jurisdiction, powers and authority becomes exercisable by the Tribunal in relation to service matters under this Act, no civil court shall have, or be entitled to exercise, such jurisdiction, power or authority in relation to those service matters.
Section 33, The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 (Act 55 of 2007).
Questions about Section 33
What does Section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act deal with?
Section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act is headed "Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts". On and from the date from which any jurisdiction, powers and authority becomes exercisable by the Tribunal in relation to service matters under this Act, no civil court shall have, or be entitled to exercise, such jurisdiction, power or authority in relation to those service matters.
How do I find court cases under Section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal 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: Armed Forces Tribunal Act 33, section 33 Armed Forces Tribunal Act, section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act come into force?
Section 33 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, cited as Armed Forces Tribunal Act 33, came into force on 15 Jun 2008, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 41. Power of Central Government to make rules327 words
- 16. Re-trial311 words
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