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The Army Act, 1952

Section 73Custody of offenders

In forceChapter VIII ARREST AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Chapter VIII ARREST AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

s. 73

73. Custody of offenders (1) Any person subject to this Act who is charged with any offence may be taken into military custody. (2) Any such person may be ordered into military custody by any superior officer, or except in the case of a person subject to this Act as an officer, by any member of the military, naval or Air force police. (3) An officer may order into military custody any officer, though he may be of a higher rank, who is engaged in a quarrel, affray or disorder.

End of s. 73.

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