Skip to content
Try for free

Statute → case law

See how courts applied this provision

Jump to judgments under this act, then open an AI Brief on any order. Semantic Search helps you ask in plain English.

  • AI Brief & Ask
  • Semantic AI Search
Try free for 7 days Explore AI Studio

Credentials emailed - log in to pick up where you left off.

TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Army Act, 1950 Section 85

Punishment of Junior Commissioned Officers

~1 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/19516

Bare act section · Research

About this section

Army Act, 1950 Section 85 is part of Army Act, 1950 - Punishment of Junior Commissioned Officers. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.

Find citing judgments Supreme Court, High Courts & tribunals Advanced act search Filter by court, year, and more

Section Text

A commanding officer or such other officer as is . with the consent of the Central Government, specified by1[the Chief of the Army Staff], may . in the prescribed manner, proceed against a junior commissioned officer who is charged with an offence under this Act.2[and award one or more of the following punishments, that is to say,--

(i) severe reprimand or reprimand:

(ii) stoppage of pay and allowances until any proved loss or damage occasioned by the offence of which he is convicted is made good:

Provided that the punishment specified in clause (i) shall not be awarded if the commanding officer or such other officer is below the rank of Colonel.]

_____________________

1 . Substituted b y Act 19 of 1955 , sec. 2 and Sch., for "the Commander-in-Chief".

2 . Substituted b y Act 37 of 1992 , sec. 6. f or certain words (w .e.f . 6 - 9 - 1992 ).

Frequently asked questions

What does Army Act, 1950 Section 85 provide?

Section Section 85 of the Army Act, 1950 (Punishment of Junior Commissioned Officers) is reproduced on this page as part of the Army Act, 1950. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

How do I find judgments on Army Act, 1950 Section 85?

Open “Find citing judgments” on this page to search Supreme Court, High Court, and tribunal decisions that reference Army Act, 1950 Section 85. Advanced act search can narrow results by court, year, or additional act filters.

Is the section text on SooperKanoon official?

SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in Central, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial
1M+ judgments indexed

Brief any judgment in 18 sections.

Search Supreme Court, High Courts, and tribunals - then open an AI Brief on any result. Core search is free; full AI desk free for 7 days.

Start 7-day free trial - no card Talk to Sales