Section 157: Power to confirm finding and sentence of summary general court-martial.

Q: What does Section 157 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) deal with?

Section 157 TAA pertains to "Power to confirm finding and sentence of summary general court-martial.". It is part of the The Army Act, 1950, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 157 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) governs power to confirm finding and sentence of summary general court-martial. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 157 TAA still in force?

Yes, Section 157 of the The Army Act, 1950 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 157 TAA?

धारा 157 TAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 157 of the The Army Act, 1950. Section 157 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) governs power to confirm finding and sentence of summary general court-martial. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 157 TAA?

Dhara 157 TAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 157 of the The Army Act, 1950. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 157 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) governs power to confirm finding and sentence of summary general court-martial. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 157 of The Army Act, 1950?

Cite as: "Section 157, The Army Act, 1950 (TAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Army Act, 1950, § 157 (India).

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The Army Act, 1950

Chapter XII — CONFIRMATION AND REVISION

Section 157

Power to confirm finding and sentence of summary general court-martial.

The findings and sentences of summary general court-martial may be confirmed by the convening officer or if he so directs, by an authority superior to him.