Section 185 of The Air Force Act, 1950 in hindi
Reconsideration of case after suspension
- (1)Where a sentence has been suspended, the case may at any time, and shall, at intervals of not more than four months, be reconsidered by the authority or officer specified in section 180, or by any air or other officer not below the rank of squadron leader duly authorised by the authority or officer specified in section 180.
- (2)Where on such reconsideration by the officer so authorised it appears to him that the conduct of the offender since his conviction has been such as to justify a remission of the sentence, he shall refer the matter to the authority or officer specified in section 180.
Summary
- This provision requires that a suspended sentence be reviewed regularly to check on the offender.
- The review must happen at intervals of no more than four months.
- The review is conducted by the main authority or a designated officer not below the rank of squadron leader.
- If a designated officer finds the offender has behaved well enough to justify cancelling the sentence, they must report this to the main authority for a final decision.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How often must a suspended sentence be reconsidered under Section 185 of The Air Force Act 1950?
Under Section 185 of The Air Force Act 1950, a suspended sentence must be reconsidered at intervals of not more than four months.
2. Who can perform the routine review of a suspended sentence under Section 185 of the Air Force legislation?
Under Section 185 of The Air Force Act 1950, it can be reviewed by the original suspending authority or by any authorised air or other officer not below the rank of squadron leader.
3. Can a reviewing officer cancel a sentence themselves under Section 185 of the 1950 Air Force law?
No, under Section 185 of The Air Force Act 1950, if an authorised officer believes the conduct justifies remission, they must refer the matter back to the authority specified in Section 180.
Test yourself
1.What is the maximum allowed interval between reconsiderations of a suspended sentence under Section 185 of The Air Force Act, 1950?
2.Under Section 185 of The Air Force Act, 1950, what is the minimum rank required for an officer designated to reconsider a suspended sentence?
3.What must a designated officer do under Section 185 of The Air Force Act, 1950 if they believe an offender's conduct justifies remission?
4.Does Section 185 of The Air Force Act, 1950 apply only when the offender misbehaves?