Army Act 1950 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Army Act 1950 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive and updated legal reference that consolidates the principal legislation governing the discipline, administration, and justice system of India’s Regular Army. This Act serves as the foundational statute regulating the command, conduct, and legal obligations of military personnel under the authority of the Central Government. The 2026 Edition has been meticulously updated to ensure complete alignment with the latest legislative changes, including the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 and the corresponding Rules.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Defence Law Practitioners & Military Lawyers involved in courts-martial and service law litigation
• Armed Forces Personnel & Officers, including those in command, legal, or administrative roles
• Government Officials & Military Administrators handling disciplinary, judicial, or personnel matters
• Academicians & Researchers studying military law, constitutional discipline, and service jurisprudence
• Law Students appearing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) or focusing on special service legislation

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Army Act [Act No. 46 of 1950] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Updated Coverage] Incorporates all amendments, notifications, and Defence Ministry orders up to date
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Integrated Acts & Rules] Includes allied legislations and rules for complete reference:
  • Army Rules 1954
  • Military Prisons Rules, 1962
  • Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act 1950
  • Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Rules 1953
  • Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023
  • Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Rules 2025
• [Section Notes by Taxmann] Concise and interpretative notes beneath each section explain legal implications, cross-references, and judicial interpretation
• [Authoritative & Authentic] Reproduces the statutory text as enacted and amended, verified with official gazette publications
• [Ease of Use] Logical arrangement with subject index and rule-wise navigation for quick referencing

The structure of the book is as follows:

• The Army Act 1950 – Containing chapters from Preliminary to Miscellaneous Provisions (Sections 1–196)
• The Army Rules 1954 – Procedural and disciplinary rules framed under Section 191
• Military Prisons Rules 1962 – Governance of Detention Facilities and Prisoners’ Rights
• Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act 1950 & Rules – Dealing with the disposal of property of deceased or missing personnel
• Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 & Rules – New framework ensuring unified command discipline across the services
• Subject Index – Comprehensive keyword-based reference to all key topics and statutory provisions