Form of sentence of death
Section 166 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with form of sentence of death. In awarding a sentence of death a court-martial shall, in its discretion, direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead, or shall suffer death by being shot to death. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
In awarding a sentence of death a court-martial shall, in its discretion, direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead, or shall suffer death by being shot to death.
Section 166, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 166
What does Section 166 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 166 of the Army Act is headed "Form of sentence of death". In awarding a sentence of death a court-martial shall, in its discretion, direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead, or shall suffer death by being shot to death.
How do I find court cases under Section 166 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 166, section 166 Army Act 1950, section 166 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 166 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 166 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 166, 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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