Composition of general court-martial
Section 113 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with composition of general court-martial. A general court-martial shall consist of not less than five officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than three whole years and of whom not less than four are of a rank not below that of captain. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
A general court-martial shall consist of not less than five officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than three whole years and of whom not less than four are of a rank not below that of captain.
Section 113, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 113
What does Section 113 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 113 of the Army Act is headed "Composition of general court-martial". A general court-martial shall consist of not less than five officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than three whole years and of whom not less than four are of a rank not below that of captain.
How do I find court cases under Section 113 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 113, section 113 Army Act 1950, section 113 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 113 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 113 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 113, 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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