Defence Act, 1954

Chapter V.

Courts-martial.

Acquittal or conviction to bar subsequent trial by court-martial.

185.—(1) Where—

(a) a person subject to military law has been acquitted of an offence by a court-martial, or

(b) a person subject to military law has been found guilty of an offence by a court-martial and the finding has been confirmed,

he shall not be liable to be tried again by a court-martial in respect of that offence.

(2) Where a person subject to military law has been acquitted or convicted of an offence by a competent civil court, he shall not be liable to be tried again by a court-martial in respect of that offence.

(3) Where—

(a) a person subject to military law is charged with an offence against military law, and

(b) the charge is dealt with under Chapter IV of this Part either by being dismissed or being summarily dealt with,

such person shall not be liable to be tried by court-martial in respect of that offence.