Reduction of warrant officer or non-commissioned officer
Section 181 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with reduction of warrant officer or non-commissioned officer. When under the provisions of section 77 a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer is deemed to be reduced to the ranks, such reduction shall, for the purpose of section 179, be treated as a punishment awarded by a sentence of a court-martial. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
When under the provisions of section 77 a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer is deemed to be reduced to the ranks, such reduction shall, for the purpose of section 179, be treated as a punishment awarded by a sentence of a court-martial.
Section 181, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 181
What does Section 181 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 181 of the Army Act is headed "Reduction of warrant officer or non-commissioned officer". When under the provisions of section 77 a warrant officer or a non-commissioned officer is deemed to be reduced to the ranks, such reduction shall, for the purpose of section 179, be treated as a punishment awarded by a sentence of a court-martial.
How do I find court cases under Section 181 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 181, section 181 Army Act 1950, section 181 of the Army Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 181 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 77 (Result of certain punishments in the case of a warrant officer or non-commissioned officer), section 179 (Pardon and remission), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 181 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 181 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 181, 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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