Fresh sentences after suspension
Section 188 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with fresh sentences after suspension. Where an offender, while a sentence on him is suspended under this Act, is sentenced for any other offence, then-- (a) if the further sentence is also suspended under this Act, the two sentences shall run concurrently; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where an offender, while a sentence on him is suspended under this Act, is sentenced for any other offence, then--
(a) if the further sentence is also suspended under this Act, the two sentences shall run concurrently;
(b) if the further sentence is for a period of three months or more and is not suspended under this Act, the offender shall also be committed to prison or military custody for the unexpired portion of the previous sentence, but both sentences shall run concurrently; and
(c) if the further sentence is for a period of less than three months and is not suspended under this Act, the offender shall be so committed on that sentence only, and the previous sentence shall, subject to any order which may be passed under section 186 or section 187, continue to be suspended.
Section 188, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 188
What does Section 188 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 188 of the Army Act is headed "Fresh sentences after suspension". Where an offender, while a sentence on him is suspended under this Act, is sentenced for any other offence, then-- (a) if the further sentence is also suspended under this Act, the two sentences shall run concurrently;
How do I find court cases under Section 188 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 188, section 188 Army Act 1950, section 188 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 188 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 186 (Order after suspension), section 187 (Reconsideration of case after suspension), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 188 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 188 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 188, 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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