Superior military authority
Section 88 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with superior military authority. For the purpose of sections 86 and 87, a "superior military authority " means-- (a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
For the purpose of sections 86 and 87, a "superior military authority " means--
(a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer;
(b) in the case of punishments awarded by any other authority, the Central Government, 1[the Chief of the Army Staff] or other officer specified by 1[the Chief of the Army Staff].
Section 88, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 88
What does Section 88 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 88 of the Army Act is headed "Superior military authority". For the purpose of sections 86 and 87, a "superior military authority " means-- (a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer;
How do I find court cases under Section 88 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 88, section 88 Army Act 1950, section 88 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 88 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 86 (Transmission of proceedings), section 87 (Review of proceedings), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 88 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 88 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 88, 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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