Section 108 of AA 1950 : Section 108: Kinds Of Courts-Martial

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a soldier in the army is accused of disobeying a direct order from a superior officer. To address this accusation, the military may convene a court-martial to determine the soldier's guilt and decide on any potential punishment. Depending on the severity of the offense and the rank of the accused, the appropriate type of court-martial from the four listed in Section 108 of The Army Act, 1950 will be chosen. For a serious offense, a general court-martial might be convened, which is the highest level and has the most severe sentencing power. If the offense is less serious, one of the other types of courts-martial, such as a summary court-martial which deals with minor offenses, may be considered suitable for the case.