Abetment of offences that have been committed

Q: When did Section 66 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 66 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 66, 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 66 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with abetment of offences that have been committed. Any person subject to this Act who abets the commission of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 64 inclusive shall, on conviction by courtmartial, if the Act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment and no express provision is made by this Act for the punishment of such abetmen The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any person subject to this Act who abets the commission of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 64 inclusive shall, on conviction by courtmartial, if the Act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment and no express provision is made by this Act for the punishment of such abetment, be liable to suffer the punishment provided for that offence or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 66, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 66

What does Section 66 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 66 of the Army Act is headed "Abetment of offences that have been committed". Any person subject to this Act who abets the commission of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 64 inclusive shall, on conviction by courtmartial, if the Act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment and no express provision is made by this Act for the punishment of such abetmen

How do I find court cases under Section 66 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 66, section 66 Army Act 1950, section 66 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 66 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 34 (Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death), section 64 (Miscellaneous offences), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 66 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 66 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 66, 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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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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