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The Army Act, 1952

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1952 )

Chapter IX

COURTS MARTIAL

Constitution, Jurisdiction and Powers of Courts Martial

Offences triable by summary court martial
99. A summary court martial may try any offence punishable under any of the provisions of this Act:
 
 
 
 
Provided that when there is no grave reason for immediate action and reference can without detriment to discipline be made to the officer empowered to convene a district court martial, or on active service a field general court martial, for the trial of the alleged offender, an officer holding a summary court martial shall not try without such reference any of the following offences, namely:-
 
 
 
 
(a) any offence punishable under sections 24, 31 and 59;or
 
 
 
 
(b) any offence against the officer holding the court.

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