Alternative punishments awardable by court-martial
Section 72 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with alternative punishments awardable by court-martial. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a court-martial may, on convicting a person subject to this Act of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 68 inclusive, award either the particular punishment with which the offence is stated in the said sections to be punishable, or, in lieu thereof, The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Subject to the provisions of this Act, a court-martial may, on convicting a person subject to this Act of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 68 inclusive, award either the particular punishment with which the offence is stated in the said sections to be punishable, or, in lieu thereof, any one of the punishments lower in the scale set out in section 71, regard being had to the nature and degree of the offence.
Section 72, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 72
What does Section 72 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 72 of the Army Act is headed "Alternative punishments awardable by court-martial". Subject to the provisions of this Act, a court-martial may, on convicting a person subject to this Act of any of the offences specified in sections 34 to 68 inclusive, award either the particular punishment with which the offence is stated in the said sections to be punishable, or, in lieu thereof,
How do I find court cases under Section 72 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 72, section 72 Army Act 1950, section 72 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 72 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 68 (Abetment of offences punishable with imprisonment and not committed), section 71 (Punishments awardable by courts-martial), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 72 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 72 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 72, 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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- 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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