The Central Government, [the Chief of the Army Staff] or any prescribed officer may annul the proceedings of any court-martial on the ground that they are illegal or unjust.
Section 165: Annulment of proceedings.
The Army Act, 1950Central Act · Act 46 of 1950
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Army Act, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Section | 165 |
| Marginal note | Annulment of proceedings. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Act 19 of 1955. . Subs. by Act 19 of 1955, s. 2 and the Schedule, for "the Commander-in-Chief ".
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