Commissions and appointments

Q: When did Section 10 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 10 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 10, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jan 1958 Act 62 of 1957 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 62 of 1957 Ministry Defence Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 01 Jan 1958

Section 10 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with commissions and appointments. Officers other than subordinate officers shall be appointed by commission granted by the President. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

(1) Officers other than subordinate officers shall be appointed by commission granted by the President.
(2) The grant of the commission shall be notified in the Official Gazette and such notification shall be conclusive proof of the grant of such commission.
(3) Subordinate officers shall be appointed in such manner and shall hold such rank as may be prescribed.
Section 10, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Navy Act is headed "Commissions and appointments". Officers other than subordinate officers shall be appointed by commission granted by the President.

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Navy 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: Navy Act 1957 10, section 10 Navy Act 1957, section 10 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 10 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 10 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 10, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.