Section 176: Restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment.

Q: What does Section 176 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) deal with?

Section 176 TAFA pertains to "Restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment.". It is part of the The Air Force Act, 1950, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 176 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) prescribes restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 176 TAFA still in force?

Yes, Section 176 of the The Air Force Act, 1950 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 176 TAFA?

धारा 176 TAFA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The Air Force Act, 1950. Section 176 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) prescribes restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 176 TAFA?

Dhara 176 TAFA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The Air Force Act, 1950. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 176 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) prescribes restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 176 of The Air Force Act, 1950?

Cite as: "Section 176, The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Air Force Act, 1950, 1950, § 176 (India).

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The Air Force Act, 1950

Chapter XIII — EXECUTION OF SENTENCES

Section 176

Restriction of rule-making power in respect to corporal punishment.

Rules made under section 175 shall not authorise corporal punishment to be inflicted for any offence, nor render the imprisonment more severe than it is under any law for the time being in force relating to civil prisons in India.