Intoxication

Q: When did Section 48 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 48 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 48, 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 15 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 48 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with intoxication. Any person subject to this Act who is found in a state of intoxication, whether on duty or not, shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he is an officer, be liable to be cashiered or to suffer such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned ; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

(1) Any person subject to this Act who is found in a state of intoxication, whether on duty or not, shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he is an officer, be liable to be cashiered or to suffer such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned ; and, if he is not an officer, be liable, subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
(2) Where an offence of being intoxicated is committed by a person other than an officer when not on active service or not on duty, the period of imprisonment awarded shall not exceed six months.
Section 48, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 48

What does Section 48 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 48 of the Army Act is headed "Intoxication". Any person subject to this Act who is found in a state of intoxication, whether on duty or not, shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he is an officer, be liable to be cashiered or to suffer such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned ;

How do I find court cases under Section 48 of the Army Act?

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When did Section 48 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 48 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 48, 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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