Section 101

Custody of offenders.

The Army Act, 1950

  • Act 46 of 1950
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Military Affairs
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Government of the regular Army.

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    (1) Any person subject to this Act who is charged with an offence may be taken into military custody.
     (2) Any such person may be ordered into military custody by any superior officer.
     (3) An officer may order into military custody any officer, though he may be of a higher rank, engaged in a quarrel, affray or disorder.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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