Section 118: Powers of general and summary general courts-martial.

Q: What does Section 118 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) deal with?

Section 118 TAFA pertains to "Powers of general and summary general courts-martial.". It is part of the The Air Force Act, 1950, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 118 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) governs powers of general and summary general courts-martial. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 118 TAFA still in force?

Yes, Section 118 of the The Air Force Act, 1950 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 118 TAFA?

धारा 118 TAFA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 118 of the The Air Force Act, 1950. Section 118 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) governs powers of general and summary general courts-martial. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 118 TAFA?

Dhara 118 TAFA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 118 of the The Air Force Act, 1950. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 118 of The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA) governs powers of general and summary general courts-martial. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 118 of The Air Force Act, 1950?

Cite as: "Section 118, The Air Force Act, 1950 (TAFA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Air Force Act, 1950, 1950, § 118 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Air Force Act, 1950

Chapter X — COURTS-MARTIAL

Section 118

Powers of general and summary general courts-martial.

A general or summary general court- martial shall have power to try any person subject to this Act for any offence punishable there in and to pass any sentence authorised thereby.

Related Sections

§117

Dissolution of court-martial.

TAFA

§119

Powers of district Court-martial.

TAFA

§109

Different kinds of courts-martial.

TAFA

§110

Power to convene a general court-martial.

TAFA

§111

Power to convene a district court-martial.

TAFA

§112

Contents of warrants issued under sections 110 and 111

TAFA

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The Air Force Act, 1950

Chapter X — COURTS-MARTIAL

Section 118

Powers of general and summary general courts-martial.

A general or summary general court- martial shall have power to try any person subject to this Act for any offence punishable there in and to pass any sentence authorised thereby.