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

Q: What does Section 118 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) deal with?

Section 118 TAA pertains to "Powers of general and summary general courts-martial.". It is part of the The Army Act, 1950, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 118 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) governs powers of general and summary general courts-martial. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 118 TAA still in force?

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

Q: What is धारा 118 TAA?

धारा 118 TAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 118 of the The Army Act, 1950. Section 118 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) governs powers of general and summary general courts-martial. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 118 TAA?

Dhara 118 TAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 118 of the The Army Act, 1950. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 118 of The Army Act, 1950 (TAA) governs powers of general and summary general courts-martial. As verified on 19 May 2026.

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

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

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The Army 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 therein and to pass any sentence authorised thereby.