Accused found insane during trial
Section 143 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with accused found insane during trial. Where it appears in the course of the trial by courtmartial of any person, charged with an offence that such person is insane, the court shall find specially the fact of his insanity and shall order such person to be kept in strict custody in such place and in such manner as the court may deem fit u The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) Where it appears in the course of the trial by courtmartial of any person, charged with an offence that such person is insane, the court shall find specially the fact of his insanity and shall order such person to be kept in strict custody in such place and in such manner as the court may deem fit until the directions of the Central Government thereupon are known.
(2) Every such case shall be reported by the court to the convening authority for orders of the Central Government and it shall be lawful for the Central Government to give orders for the safe custody of such person in such place and in such manner as the Central Government may deem fit.
(3) Whenever on the receipt of a report from the Central Government or otherwise the convening authority considers that such person is capable of making his defence, the convening authority may take steps to convene a court-martial for the trial of such person.
Section 143, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 143
What does Section 143 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 143 of the Navy Act is headed "Accused found insane during trial". Where it appears in the course of the trial by courtmartial of any person, charged with an offence that such person is insane, the court shall find specially the fact of his insanity and shall order such person to be kept in strict custody in such place and in such manner as the court may deem fit u
How do I find court cases under Section 143 of the Navy Act?
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What should I read with Section 143 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 143 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 143 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 143, 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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