Consideration of the sentence
Section 120 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with consideration of the sentence. The Court shall then retire and consider and determine on the punishment proper to be inflicted in conformity with the finding, and all the members of the court, whether they have voted for an acquittal or not, shall vote on the question of what punishment is proper to be awarded for the offence of The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) The Court shall then retire and consider and determine on the punishment proper to be inflicted in conformity with the finding, and all the members of the court, whether they have voted for an acquittal or not, shall vote on the question of what punishment is proper to be awarded for the offence of which the accused has been found guilty.
(2) The trial Judge advocate shall sit with the court while they are considering the sentence and assist the court in the determination of the sentence but shall not vote thereon.
Section 120, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 120
What does Section 120 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 120 of the Navy Act is headed "Consideration of the sentence". The Court shall then retire and consider and determine on the punishment proper to be inflicted in conformity with the finding, and all the members of the court, whether they have voted for an acquittal or not, shall vote on the question of what punishment is proper to be awarded for the offence of
How do I find court cases under Section 120 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 120, section 120 Navy Act 1957, section 120 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 120 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 120 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 120, 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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