Interval between committal and court-martial
Section 103 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with interval between committal and court-martial. In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 101 and as is not on active service remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days, without a court-martial for his trial being ordered to assemble, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commandi The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 101 and as is not on active service remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days, without a court-martial for his trial being ordered to assemble, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commanding officer in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at intervals of every eight days until a court- martial is assembled or such person is released from custody.
Section 103, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 103
What does Section 103 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 103 of the Army Act is headed "Interval between committal and court-martial". In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 101 and as is not on active service remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days, without a court-martial for his trial being ordered to assemble, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commandi
How do I find court cases under Section 103 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 103, section 103 Army Act 1950, section 103 of the Army 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 103 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 101 (Custody of offenders), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 103 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 103 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 103, 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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