Section172
The Army Act, 1950

Conveyance of prisoner from place to place

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 172 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with conveyance of prisoner from place to place. A person under sentence of transportation or imprisonment may during his conveyance from place to place, or when on board ship, aircraft, or otherwise, be subjected to such restraint as is necessary for his safe conduct and removal. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

A person under sentence of transportation or imprisonment may during his conveyance from place to place, or when on board ship, aircraft, or otherwise, be subjected to such restraint as is necessary for his safe conduct and removal.

Section 172, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 172

What does Section 172 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 172 of the Army Act is headed "Conveyance of prisoner from place to place". A person under sentence of transportation or imprisonment may during his conveyance from place to place, or when on board ship, aircraft, or otherwise, be subjected to such restraint as is necessary for his safe conduct and removal.

How do I find court cases under Section 172 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 172, section 172 Army Act 1950, section 172 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 172 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 172 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 172, 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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