Composition of district court-martial
Section 114 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with composition of district court-martial. A district court-martial shall consist of not less than three officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than two whole years. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
A district court-martial shall consist of not less than three officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than two whole years.
Section 114, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 114
What does Section 114 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 114 of the Army Act is headed "Composition of district court-martial". A district court-martial shall consist of not less than three officers, each of whom has held a commission for not less than two whole years.
How do I find court cases under Section 114 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 114, section 114 Army Act 1950, section 114 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 114 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 114 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 114, 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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