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The Army Act, 1950

Short title and commencement

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 1 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with short title and commencement. This Act may be called the Army Act, 1950. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

(1) This Act may be called the Army Act, 1950.

(2) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.

Section 1, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Army Act is headed "Short title and commencement". This Act may be called the Army Act, 1950.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Army 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: Army Act 1950 1, section 1 Army Act 1950, section 1 of the Army Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 1 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 1, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 20 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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