False accusations

Q: When did Section 56 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 56 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 56, 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 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 56 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with false accusations. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false; 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) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false; or
(b) in making a complaint under section 26 or section 27 makes any statement affecting the character of any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such statement to be false or knowingly and wilfully suppresses any material facts;
shall, on conviction by court-martial be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 56, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 56

What does Section 56 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 56 of the Army Act is headed "False accusations". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) makes a false accusation against any person subject to this Act, knowing or having reason to believe such accusation to be false;

How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Army Act 1950, section 56 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 56 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 26 (Remedy of aggrieved persons other than officers), section 27 (Remedy of aggrieved officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 56 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 56 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 56, 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

3. Definitions961 words
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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