Section185
The Army Act, 1950

Computation of period of suspension

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 185 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with computation of period of suspension. Any period during which the sentence is under suspension shall be reckoned as part of the term of such sentence. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any period during which the sentence is under suspension shall be reckoned as part of the term of such sentence.

Section 185, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 185

What does Section 185 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 185 of the Army Act is headed "Computation of period of suspension". Any period during which the sentence is under suspension shall be reckoned as part of the term of such sentence.

How do I find court cases under Section 185 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 185, section 185 Army Act 1950, section 185 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 185 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 185 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 185, 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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