The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947
An act to provide for the maintenance of public order and for the better control of the armed forces during periods of emergency.
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Summary
The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947 is a legislation passed by the Indian parliament to maintain public order and control the armed forces during periods of emergency. The Act empowers the central government to issue orders to the armed forces, and to take over control of the armed forces in case of an emergency. It also provides for the punishment of those who refuse to obey orders issued under this Act.