Ill-treating a subordinate
Section 47 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with ill-treating a subordinate. Any officer, junior commissioned officer, warrant officer or noncommissioned officer who uses criminal force to or otherwise illtreats any person subject to this Act, being his subordinate in rank or position, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which m The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Any officer, junior commissioned officer, warrant officer or noncommissioned officer who uses criminal force to or otherwise illtreats any person subject to this Act, being his subordinate in rank or position, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 47, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Army Act is headed "Ill-treating a subordinate". Any officer, junior commissioned officer, warrant officer or noncommissioned officer who uses criminal force to or otherwise illtreats any person subject to this Act, being his subordinate in rank or position, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which m
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When did Section 47 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 47 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 47, 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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