Establishment and regulation of military prisons
Section 175 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with establishment and regulation of military prisons. The Central Government may set apart any building or part of a building, or any place under its control, as a military prison for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment under this Act. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
The Central Government may set apart any building or part of a building, or any place under its control, as a military prison for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment under this Act.
Section 175, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 175
What does Section 175 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 175 of the Army Act is headed "Establishment and regulation of military prisons". The Central Government may set apart any building or part of a building, or any place under its control, as a military prison for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 175 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 175, section 175 Army Act 1950, section 175 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 175 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 175 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 175, 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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