Finding that the offence was committed with intent involving less degree of punishment
Section 125 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with finding that the offence was committed with intent involving less degree of punishment. Where the amount of punishment for any offence depends upon the intent with which it has been committed and any person is charged with having committed such an offence with an intent involving a greater degree of punishment, a court-martial may find that the offence was committed with an intent invo The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
Where the amount of punishment for any offence depends upon the intent with which it has been committed and any person is charged with having committed such an offence with an intent involving a greater degree of punishment, a court-martial may find that the offence was committed with an intent involving less degree of punishment and award such punishment accordingly.
Section 125, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 125
What does Section 125 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 125 of the Navy Act is headed "Finding that the offence was committed with intent involving less degree of punishment". Where the amount of punishment for any offence depends upon the intent with which it has been committed and any person is charged with having committed such an offence with an intent involving a greater degree of punishment, a court-martial may find that the offence was committed with an intent invo
How do I find court cases under Section 125 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 125, section 125 Navy Act 1957, section 125 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 125 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 125 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 125, 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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