Immunity from attachment

Q: When did Section 28 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 28, 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.

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950 Cited by 1 provision

Section 28 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with immunity from attachment. Neither the arms, clothes, equipment, accoutrements or necessaries of any person subject to this Act, nor any animal used by him for the discharge of his duty, shall be seized, nor shall the pay and allowances of any such person or any part thereof be attached, by direction of any civil or revenue c The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Neither the arms, clothes, equipment, accoutrements or necessaries of any person subject to this Act, nor any animal used by him for the discharge of his duty, shall be seized, nor shall the pay and allowances of any such person or any part thereof be attached, by direction of any civil or revenue court or any revenue officer in satisfaction of any decree or order enforceable against him.
Section 28, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

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s. 31 Privileges of reservists

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Army Act is headed "Immunity from attachment". Neither the arms, clothes, equipment, accoutrements or necessaries of any person subject to this Act, nor any animal used by him for the discharge of his duty, shall be seized, nor shall the pay and allowances of any such person or any part thereof be attached, by direction of any civil or revenue c

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 Army Act 1950, section 28 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 28 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 28 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 28, 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.

Other sections of this Act

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142. Presumption as to certain documents547 words
90. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers422 words
91. Deductions from pay and allowances of persons other than officers415 words
34. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death328 words
151. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed303 words

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