Lawgist9Postponement of proceedings against Indian soldier on leave
When any document purporting to be signed by the Commanding Officer of an Indian soldier who is a party to any proceeding is produced by or on behalf of the soldier before the Court in which the proceeding is pending and is to the effect that the soldier--
(a) is on leave of absence for a period not exceeding two months, and is on the expiration of his leave to proceed on service under special conditions, or
(b) is on sick leave for a period not exceeding three months, and is on the expiration of his leave to rejoin his unit with a view to proceeding on service under special conditions,
the proceeding in respect of such soldier may, in any case such as is referred to in the proviso to 1[sub-section (1) of section 6] and shall, in any other case, be postponed in the manner provided in section 7.
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. Subs. by Ordinance 64 of 1942, s. 4, "for section 6".
- 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Circumstances in which an Indian soldier shall be deemed to be serving under special conditions
- 4 Particulars to be furnished in plaints, applications or appeals to Court
- 5 Power of Collector to intervene in case of unrepresented Indian soldier
- 6 Notice to be given in case of unrepresented Indian soldier
- 7 Postponement of proceedings
- 8 Court may proceed when no certificate received
- 9 Postponement of proceedings against Indian soldier on leave
- 10 Power to set aside decrees and orders, passed against an Indian soldier serving under war or special conditions
- 11 Modification of law of limitation where Indian soldier or his legal representative is a party
- 12 Power of Court to refer questions to prescribed authorities
- 13 Rule making power
- 14 Power to apply the provisions of the Act to other persons in the service of the Government
- 14A [Repealed.]
- 15 [Repealed.]
