Army Act, 1950 · Chapter X: Courts-Martial
Section 109: Power to convene a general court-martial
A general court-martial may be convened by the Central Government or [the Chief of the Army Staff] or by any officer empowered in this behalf by warrant of [the Chief of the Army Staff ].
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