Cancellation of conditional pardon, release on parole or remission
Section 180 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with cancellation of conditional pardon, release on parole or remission. If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or re-mission, not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of t The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or re-mission, not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of the court shall be carried into effect as if such pardon, release or remission had not been granted.
(2) A person whose sentence of transportation or imprisonment is carried into effect under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall undergo only the unexpired portion of his sentence.
Section 180, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 180
What does Section 180 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 180 of the Army Act is headed "Cancellation of conditional pardon, release on parole or remission". If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or re-mission, not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of t
How do I find court cases under Section 180 of the Army Act?
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When did Section 180 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 180 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 180, 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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