Extortion and corruption

Q: When did Section 53 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 53 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 53, 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 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 53 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with extortion and corruption. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) commits extortion; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,--
(a) commits extortion; or
(b) without proper authority exacts from any person money, provisions or service;
shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 53, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 53

What does Section 53 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 53 of the Army Act is headed "Extortion and corruption". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) commits extortion;

How do I find court cases under Section 53 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 53, section 53 Army Act 1950, section 53 of the Army Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 53 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 53 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 53, 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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151. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed303 words

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