Summoning witnesses
Section 135 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with summoning witnesses. The convening officer, the presiding officer of a court-martial, [or courts of inquiry] the judge advocate or the commanding officer of the accused person may, by summons under his hand, require the attendance, at a time and place to be mentioned in the summons, of any person either to give evidence The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) The convening officer, the presiding officer of a court-martial, 1[or courts of inquiry] the judge advocate or the commanding officer of the accused person may, by summons under his hand, require the attendance, at a time and place to be mentioned in the summons, of any person either to give evidence or to produce any document or other thing.
(2) In the case of a witness amenable to military authority, the summons shall be sent to his commanding officer, and such officer shall serve it upon him accordingly.
(3) In the case of any other witness, the summons shall be sent to the magistrate within whose jurisdiction he may be or reside, and such magistrate shall give effect to the summons as if the witness were required in the court of such magistrate.
(4) When a witness is required to produce any particular document or other thing in his possession or power, the summons shall describe it with reasonable precision.
Section 135, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 135
What does Section 135 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 135 of the Army Act is headed "Summoning witnesses". The convening officer, the presiding officer of a court-martial, [or courts of inquiry] the judge advocate or the commanding officer of the accused person may, by summons under his hand, require the attendance, at a time and place to be mentioned in the summons, of any person either to give evidence
How do I find court cases under Section 135 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 135, section 135 Army Act 1950, section 135 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 135 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 135 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 135 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 135, 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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