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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