The Army Act, 1950 · IX — ARREST AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Section 103. Interval between committal and court-martial

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

103. Interval between committal and court-martial .—In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 101 and as is not on active service remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days, without a court-martial for his trial being ordered to assemble, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commanding officer in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at intervals of every eight days until a court-martial is assembled or such person is released from custody.

Source: India Code