The Army Act, 1950 · X — COURTS-MARTIAL

Section 119. Powers of district courts-martial

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

119. Powers of district courts-martial .—A district court-martial shall have power to try any person subject to this Act other than an officer or a junior commissioned officer for any offence made punishable therein, and to pass any sentence authorised by this Act other than a sentence of death, transportation, or imprisonment for a term exceeding two years: Provided that a district court-martial shall not sentence a warrant officer to imprisonment.

Source: India Code