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The Army Act, 1950

Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by brigade commanders and others

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950 Cited by 7 provisions

Section 83 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by brigade commanders and others. An officer having power not less than a brigade, or an equivalent commander or such other officer as is, with the consent of the Central Government, specified by [the Chief of the Army Staff] may in the prescribed manner, proceed against an officer below the rank of a field officer, a junior commiss The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

An officer having power not less than a brigade, or an equivalent commander or such other officer as is, with the consent of the Central Government, specified by 1[the Chief of the Army Staff] may in the prescribed manner, proceed against an officer below the rank of a field officer, a junior commissioned officer or a warrant officer, who is charged with an offence under this Act, and award one or more of the following punishments, that is to say,--

(a) severe reprimand or reprimand;

(b) stoppage of pay and allowances until any proved loss or damage occasioned by the offence of which he is convicted is made good.

Section 83, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 7

  1. s. 79 Punishments otherwise than by court-martial
  2. s. 86 Transmission of proceedings
  3. s. 87 Review of proceedings
  4. s. 90 Deductions from pay and allowances of officers
  5. s. 91 Deductions from pay and allowances of persons other than officers
  6. s. 121 Prohibition of second trial
  7. s. 144 Evidence of previous convictions and general character

Judgments citing this section

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  1. High Court 30 Aug 2011 DLHC010199772010

    … The second would be the power under Section 19 of the Army Act where, with respect to a misconduct, after holding an inquiry as contemplated by Rule 14 of the Army Rules the service can be terminated. The third is the power under Section 83 of the Army Act, where pursuant to summary court martials penalties can be levied. The fourth is the power under Section 109 of the Army Act pertaining to General Court Martials. W.P.(C) No.815/2010 Page 6 of 11 13. In a nut shell, power under Section 18 of the Army Act has to be resorted to if it is …

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Questions about Section 83

What does Section 83 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 83 of the Army Act is headed "Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by brigade commanders and others". An officer having power not less than a brigade, or an equivalent commander or such other officer as is, with the consent of the Central Government, specified by [the Chief of the Army Staff] may in the prescribed manner, proceed against an officer below the rank of a field officer, a junior commiss

How do I find court cases under Section 83 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 83, section 83 Army Act 1950, section 83 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 83 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

7 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 83 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 83 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 83, 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.

Other sections of this Act

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