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The Indian Soldiers (Litigation) Act, 1925

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An Act to consolidate and amend the law to provide for the special protection in respect of civil and revenue litigation of Indian soldiers serving under special conditions.

Act number
4 of 1925
Ministry
Ministry of Defence
Department
Department of Military Affairs
Enacted
26 Feb 1925
In force from
1 Apr 1925

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

16 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Circumstances in which an Indian soldier shall be deemed to be serving under special conditions.
  4. Section 4Particulars to be furnished in plaints, applications or appeals to Court.
  5. Section 5Power of Collector to intervene in case of unrepresented Indian soldier.
  6. Section 6Notice to be given in case of unrepresented Indian soldier.
  7. Section 7Postponement of proceedings.
  8. Section 8Court may proceed when no certificate received.
  9. Section 9Postponement of proceedings against Indian soldier on leave.
  10. Section 10Power to set aside decrees and orders, passed against an Indian soldier serving under war or special conditions.
  11. Section 11Modification of law of limitation where Indian soldier or his legal representative is a party.
  12. Section 12Power of Court to refer questions to prescribed authorities.
  13. Section 13Rule making power.
  14. Section 14Power to apply the provisions of the Act to other persons in the service of the Government.
  15. Section 14A[Repealed.].
  16. Section 15[Repealed.].