Section82
The Army Act, 1950

Punishments in addition to those specified in section 80

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 82 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with punishments in addition to those specified in section 80. [The Chief of the Army Staff] may, with the consent of the Central Government, specify such other punishments as may be awarded under section 80 in addition to or without any of the punishments specified in the said section, and the extent to which such other punishments may be awarded. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

1[The Chief of the Army Staff] may, with the consent of the Central Government, specify such other punishments as may be awarded under section 80 in addition to or without any of the punishments specified in the said section, and the extent to which such other punishments may be awarded.

Section 82, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 82

What does Section 82 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 82 of the Army Act is headed "Punishments in addition to those specified in section 80". [The Chief of the Army Staff] may, with the consent of the Central Government, specify such other punishments as may be awarded under section 80 in addition to or without any of the punishments specified in the said section, and the extent to which such other punishments may be awarded.

How do I find court cases under Section 82 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 82, section 82 Army Act 1950, section 82 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 82 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 80 (Punishment of persons other than officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 82 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 82 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 82, 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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