Section76
The Army Act, 1950

[Omitted.]

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 76 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with [Omitted.]. [Position of Field punishment in scale of punishments.] Omitted by the Army (Amendment) Act, 1992 (37 of 1992), s. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

[Position of Field punishment in scale of punishments.] Omitted by the Army (Amendment) Act, 1992 (37 of 1992), s. 2 (w.e.f. 6-9-192).

Section 76, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 76

What does Section 76 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 76 of the Army Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Position of Field punishment in scale of punishments.] Omitted by the Army (Amendment) Act, 1992 (37 of 1992), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Army Act 1950, section 76 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 76 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 76 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 76, 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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