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The Geneva Conventions Act, 1960

Central · 1960

  • S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  • S. 2Definitions.
  • S. 3Punishment of grave breaches of conventions.
  • S. 4Liability of persons for offences committed outside India.
  • S. 5Jurisdiction of court.
  • S. 6Proof of application of Convention.
  • S. 7Jurisdiction of courts martial.
  • S. 8Notice of trial of protected persons to be served on protecting power, etc.
  • S. 9Legal re-presentation of certain persons.
  • S. 10Appeals by protected prisoners of war and internees.
  • S. 11Reduction of sentence and custody of protected prisoners of war and internees.
  • S. 12Prohibition of use of Red Cross and other emblems.
  • S. 13Penalty.
  • S. 14Offences by companies.
  • S. 15Saving.
  • S. 16Use of „Red Cross‟ and other emblems on Indian ship or aircraft.
  • S. 17Cognizance of offences.
  • S. 18Power to make rules.
  • S. 19Rules to be laid before Parliament.
  • S. 20Repeal.
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