Section 37

Inapplicability of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to trials of offences.

The Cantonments (House Accommodation) Act, 1923

  • Act 6 of 1923
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Defence
About this Act

An Act further to amend and to consolidate the law relating to the provision of house accommodation for military officers in cantonments.

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     No Judge or Magistrate shall be deemed, within the meaning of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)1 , to be a party to, or personally interested in, any prosecution for an offence constituted by or under this Act merely because he is a member of the Cantonment 2[Board] or has ordered or approved the prosecution.

Notes

1. See now the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 1925, s. 5, for "Committee".

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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