Section184
The Army Act, 1950

Release on suspension

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 184 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with release on suspension. Where a sentence is suspended under section 182, the offender shall forthwith be released from custody. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Where a sentence is suspended under section 182, the offender shall forthwith be released from custody.

Section 184, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 184

What does Section 184 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 184 of the Army Act is headed "Release on suspension". Where a sentence is suspended under section 182, the offender shall forthwith be released from custody.

How do I find court cases under Section 184 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 184, section 184 Army Act 1950, section 184 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 184 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 182 (Suspension of sentence of transportation or imprisonment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 184 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 184 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 184, 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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