Section 71:
Interval between committal and trial.
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in
section 69 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days
without a Force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be
made by his commanding officer in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at
intervals of every eight days until a Force Court is convened or such person is released from custody.