Oaths of member, judge advocate and witness
Section 131 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with oaths of member, judge advocate and witness. An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of every court-martial and to the judge advocate before the commencement of the trial. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of every court-martial and to the judge advocate before the commencement of the trial.
(2) Every person giving evidence before a court-martial shall be examined after being duly sworn or affirmed in the prescribed form.
(3) The provisions of sub-section (2) shall not apply where the witness is a child under twelve years of age and the court-martial is of opinion that though the witness understands the duty of speaking the truth, he does not understand the nature of an oath or affirmation.
Section 131, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 131
What does Section 131 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 131 of the Army Act is headed "Oaths of member, judge advocate and witness". An oath or affirmation in the prescribed manner shall be administered to every member of every court-martial and to the judge advocate before the commencement of the trial.
How do I find court cases under Section 131 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 131, section 131 Army Act 1950, section 131 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 131 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 131 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 131, 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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