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Section 1, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1F-B4M]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 June 1958.

In Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [A10-G4N]. This text from 27 June 1958. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1F-B4M]. Machine: S1F-B4M.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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Force: Section 2, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1FB5P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4

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Section 1, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1F-B4M]