Power to make rules retrospectively
Section 42 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 deals with power to make rules retrospectively. The powers to make rules under section 41 shall include the power to make such rules or any of them retrospectively from a date not earlier than the date on which this Act shall come into operation but no such retrospective effect shall be given to any such rule so as to prejudicially affect the int The Act came into force on 15 Jun 2008.
The powers to make rules under section 41 shall include the power to make such rules or any of them retrospectively from a date not earlier than the date on which this Act shall come into operation but no such retrospective effect shall be given to any such rule so as to prejudicially affect the interests of any person to whom such rule may be applicable.
Section 42, The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 (Act 55 of 2007).
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Questions about Section 42
What does Section 42 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act deal with?
Section 42 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act is headed "Power to make rules retrospectively". The powers to make rules under section 41 shall include the power to make such rules or any of them retrospectively from a date not earlier than the date on which this Act shall come into operation but no such retrospective effect shall be given to any such rule so as to prejudicially affect the int
How do I find court cases under Section 42 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 42, section 42 Armed Forces Tribunal Act, section 42 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.
What should I read with Section 42 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 41 (Power of Central Government to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 42 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act come into force?
Section 42 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, cited as Armed Forces Tribunal Act 42, 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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