Effect of suspension and remission on dismissal
Section 190 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with effect of suspension and remission on dismissal. Where in addition to any other sentence the punishment of dismissal has been awarded by a court-martial, and such other sentence is suspended under section 182, then, such dismissal shall not take effect until so ordered by the authority or officer specified in section 182. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) Where in addition to any other sentence the punishment of dismissal has been awarded by a court-martial, and such other sentence is suspended under section 182, then, such dismissal shall not take effect until so ordered by the authority or officer specified in section 182.
(2) If such other sentence is remitted under section 186, the punishment of dismissal shall also be remitted.
Section 190, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 190
What does Section 190 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 190 of the Army Act is headed "Effect of suspension and remission on dismissal". Where in addition to any other sentence the punishment of dismissal has been awarded by a court-martial, and such other sentence is suspended under section 182, then, such dismissal shall not take effect until so ordered by the authority or officer specified in section 182.
How do I find court cases under Section 190 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 190, section 190 Army Act 1950, section 190 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 190 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 182 (Suspension of sentence of transportation or imprisonment), section 186 (Order after suspension), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 190 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 190 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 190, 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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