The Soldiers (Litigation) Act, 1925

( ACT NO. IV OF 1925 )

[ 26th February, 1925 ]
1♣An Act to consolidate and amend the law to provide for the special protection in respect of civil and revenue litigation of soldiers serving under special conditions.

 
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law to provide for the special protection in respect of civil and revenue litigation of soldiers serving under special conditions; It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definition

3. Circumstances in which a 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 intervence in case of unrepresented soldier

6. Notice to be given in case of unrepresented soldier

7. Postponement of proceedings

8. Court may proceed when no certificate received

9. Postponement of proceedings against soldier on leave

10. Power to set aside decrees and orders passed against a soldier serving under war or special conditions

11. Modification of law of limitation where 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 person in the service of the Republic

14A. [Omitted]

15. [Repealed]