Courts-martial to be public
Section 100 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with courts-martial to be public. The place in which a court-martial is held for the purpose of trying an offence under this Act shall be deemed to be an open court to which the public generally may have access, so far as the same can conveniently contain them: Provided that, if the court is satisfied that it is necessary or expedie The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
The place in which a court-martial is held for the purpose of trying an offence under this Act shall be deemed to be an open court to which the public generally may have access, so far as the same can conveniently contain them:
Provided that, if the court is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest or for the ends of justice so to do, the court may at any stage of the trial of any particular case order that the public generally or any portion thereof or any particular person shall not have access to, or be or remain in, the place in which the court is held.
Section 100, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 100
What does Section 100 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 100 of the Navy Act is headed "Courts-martial to be public". The place in which a court-martial is held for the purpose of trying an offence under this Act shall be deemed to be an open court to which the public generally may have access, so far as the same can conveniently contain them: Provided that, if the court is satisfied that it is necessary or expedie
How do I find court cases under Section 100 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 100, section 100 Navy Act 1957, section 100 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 100 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 100 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 100, 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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