Release of lunatic accused
Section 148 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with release of lunatic accused. Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 145 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section-- (a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (4), on the report of a medical officer, or (b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (5), on a c The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 145 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section--
(a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (4), on the report of a medical officer, or
(b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (5), on a certificate from any of the authorities mentioned in clause (b) of section 146 that, in the judgment of such officer or authority such person may be released without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person,
the Central Government may order that such person be released or detained in custody, or transferred to a public lunatic asylum if he has not already been sent to such an asylum.
Section 148, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 148
What does Section 148 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 148 of the Army Act is headed "Release of lunatic accused". Where any person is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 145 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section-- (a) if such person is in custody under the said sub-section (4), on the report of a medical officer, or (b) if such person is detained under the said sub-section (5), on a c
How do I find court cases under Section 148 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 148, section 148 Army Act 1950, section 148 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 148 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 145 (Lunacy of accused), section 146 (Subsequent fitness of lunatic accused for trial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 148 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 148 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 148, 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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