Privileges of reservists
Section 31 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with privileges of reservists. Every person belonging to the Indian Reserve Forces shall, when called out for or engaged in or returning from, training or service, be entitled to all the privileges accorded by sections 28 and 29 to a person subject to this Act. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Every person belonging to the Indian Reserve Forces shall, when called out for or engaged in or returning from, training or service, be entitled to all the privileges accorded by sections 28 and 29 to a person subject to this Act.
Section 31, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 31
What does Section 31 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 31 of the Army Act is headed "Privileges of reservists". Every person belonging to the Indian Reserve Forces shall, when called out for or engaged in or returning from, training or service, be entitled to all the privileges accorded by sections 28 and 29 to a person subject to this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Army Act 1950, section 31 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 31 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 28 (Immunity from attachment), section 29 (Immunity from arrest for debt), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 31 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 31 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 31, 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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