Power to convene a summary general court-martial

Q: When did Section 112 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 112 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 112, 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.

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 112 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with power to convene a summary general court-martial. The following authorities shall have power to convene a summary general court-martial, namely,-- (a) an officer empowered in this behalf by an order of the Central Government or of [the Chief of the Army Staff]; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

The following authorities shall have power to convene a summary general court-martial, namely,--
(a) an officer empowered in this behalf by an order of the Central Government or of ¹[the Chief of the Army Staff];
(b) on active service, the officer commanding the forces in the field, or any officer empowered by him in this behalf;
(c) an officer commanding any detached portion of the regular Army on active service when, in his opinion, it is not practicable, with due regard to discipline and the exigencies of the service, that an offence should be tried by a general court-martial.
Section 112, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 112

What does Section 112 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 112 of the Army Act is headed "Power to convene a summary general court-martial". The following authorities shall have power to convene a summary general court-martial, namely,-- (a) an officer empowered in this behalf by an order of the Central Government or of [the Chief of the Army Staff];

How do I find court cases under Section 112 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 112, section 112 Army Act 1950, section 112 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 112 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 112 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 112, 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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