Chapter V — ARREST AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Section 59Interval between committal and trial

Section 59: Interval between committal and trial

59. Interval between committal and trial

In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 57 and as is not on active duty, remains in such custody for a longer period then eight days without a Security force Court for his trial being convened, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his Commandant in the manner prescribed, and a similar report shall be forwarded at intervals of every eight days until a Security Force Court is convened or such person is released from custody.