Delivery of lunatic accused to relatives
Section 149 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with delivery of lunatic accused to relatives. Where any relative or friend of any person who is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 145 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section desires that he should be delivered to his care and custody, the Central Government may upon application by such relative or friend and on his gi The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where any relative or friend of any person who is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 145 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section desires that he should be delivered to his care and custody, the Central Government may upon application by such relative or friend and on his giving security to the satisfaction of that Government that the person delivered shall be properly taken care of and prevented from doing injury to himself or any other person, and be produced for the inspection of such officer, and at such times and places, as the Central Government may direct, order such person to be delivered to such relative or friend.
Section 149, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 149
What does Section 149 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 149 of the Army Act is headed "Delivery of lunatic accused to relatives". Where any relative or friend of any person who is in custody under sub-section (4) of section 145 or under detention under sub-section (5) of that section desires that he should be delivered to his care and custody, the Central Government may upon application by such relative or friend and on his gi
How do I find court cases under Section 149 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 149, section 149 Army Act 1950, section 149 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 149 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 145 (Lunacy of accused), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 149 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 149 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 149, 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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