Confirming of findings and sentences on board a ship
Section 159 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with confirming of findings and sentences on board a ship. When any person subject to this Act is tried and sentenced by a court-martial while on board a ship, the finding and sentence so far as not confirmed and executed on board the ship, may be confirmed and executed in like manner as if such person had been tried at the port of disembarkation. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
When any person subject to this Act is tried and sentenced by a court-martial while on board a ship, the finding and sentence so far as not confirmed and executed on board the ship, may be confirmed and executed in like manner as if such person had been tried at the port of disembarkation.
Section 159, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 159
What does Section 159 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 159 of the Army Act is headed "Confirming of findings and sentences on board a ship". When any person subject to this Act is tried and sentenced by a court-martial while on board a ship, the finding and sentence so far as not confirmed and executed on board the ship, may be confirmed and executed in like manner as if such person had been tried at the port of disembarkation.
How do I find court cases under Section 159 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 159, section 159 Army Act 1950, section 159 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 159 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 159 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 159, 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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