Section2
The Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888

Division of Reserve Forces into Regular and Supplementary Reserves

In force From 26 May 1888 Act 4 of 1888 As on 22 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1888 Ministry Defence Enacted 02 Mar 1888 In force 26 May 1888

Section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888 deals with division of Reserve Forces into Regular and Supplementary Reserves. The Indian Reserve Forces shall consist of the Regular Reserve and the Supplementary Reserve.] The Act came into force on 26 May 1888.

1[2. Division of Reserve Forces into Regular and Supplementary Reserves.--The Indian Reserve Forces shall consist of the Regular Reserve and the Supplementary Reserve.]

Section 2, The Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888 (Act 4 of 1888).

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces Act is headed "Division of Reserve Forces into Regular and Supplementary Reserves". [2. Division of Reserve Forces into Regular and Supplementary Reserves.--The Indian Reserve Forces shall consist of the Regular Reserve and the Supplementary Reserve.]

How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces 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: Indian Reserve Forces Act 2, section 2 Indian Reserve Forces Act, section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Indian Reserve Forces Act, cited as Indian Reserve Forces Act 2, came into force on 26 May 1888, having been enacted on 02 Mar 1888. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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