Prohibition of second trial
Section 121 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with prohibition of second trial. When any person subject to this Act has been acquitted or convicted of an offence by a court-martial or by a criminal court, or has been dealt with under any of the sections 80, 83, 84 and 85, he shall not be liable to be tried again for the same offence by a court- martial or dealt with under the s The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
When any person subject to this Act has been acquitted or convicted of an offence by a court-martial or by a criminal court, or has been dealt with under any of the sections 80, 83, 84 and 85, he shall not be liable to be tried again for the same offence by a court- martial or dealt with under the said sections.
Section 121, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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This section refers to
- s. 80 Punishment of persons other than officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers
- s. 83 Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by brigade commanders and others
- s. 84 Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by area commanders and others
- s. 85 Punishment of junior commissioned officers
Questions about Section 121
What does Section 121 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 121 of the Army Act is headed "Prohibition of second trial". When any person subject to this Act has been acquitted or convicted of an offence by a court-martial or by a criminal court, or has been dealt with under any of the sections 80, 83, 84 and 85, he shall not be liable to be tried again for the same offence by a court- martial or dealt with under the s
How do I find court cases under Section 121 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 121, section 121 Army Act 1950, section 121 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 121 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 80 (Punishment of persons other than officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers), section 83 (Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by brigade commanders and others), section 84 (Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by area commanders and others), section 85 (Punishment of junior commissioned officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 121 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 121 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 121, 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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- 3. Definitions961 words
- 142. Presumption as to certain documents547 words
- 90. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers422 words
- 91. Deductions from pay and allowances of persons other than officers415 words
- 34. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death328 words
- 151. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed303 words
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