Communication of certain orders to prison officers
Section 173 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with communication of certain orders to prison officers. Whenever an order is duly made under this Act setting aside or varying any sentence, order or warrant under which any person is confined in a civil or military prison, a warrant in accordance with such order shall be forwarded by the officer making the order or his staff officer or such other person The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Whenever an order is duly made under this Act setting aside or varying any sentence, order or warrant under which any person is confined in a civil or military prison, a warrant in accordance with such order shall be forwarded by the officer making the order or his staff officer or such other person as may be prescribed to the officer in charge of the prison in which such person is confined.
Section 173, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 173
What does Section 173 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 173 of the Army Act is headed "Communication of certain orders to prison officers". Whenever an order is duly made under this Act setting aside or varying any sentence, order or warrant under which any person is confined in a civil or military prison, a warrant in accordance with such order shall be forwarded by the officer making the order or his staff officer or such other person
How do I find court cases under Section 173 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 173, section 173 Army Act 1950, section 173 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 173 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 173 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 173, 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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