Result of certain punishments in the case of a warrant officer or non-commissioned officer
Section 77 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with result of certain punishments in the case of a warrant officer or non-commissioned officer. A warrant officer or a non- commissioned officer sentenced by a court-martial to transportation, imprisonment, 1* * * or dismissal from the service, shall be deemed to be reduced to ranks. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
A warrant officer or a non- commissioned officer sentenced by a court-martial to transportation, imprisonment, 1* * * or dismissal from the service, shall be deemed to be reduced to ranks.
Section 77, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 77
What does Section 77 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 77 of the Army Act is headed "Result of certain punishments in the case of a warrant officer or non-commissioned officer". A warrant officer or a non- commissioned officer sentenced by a court-martial to transportation, imprisonment, 1* * * or dismissal from the service, shall be deemed to be reduced to ranks.
How do I find court cases under Section 77 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 77, section 77 Army Act 1950, section 77 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 77 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 77 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 77 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 77, 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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