Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Delegation of Powers — Statutory Delegation to Convene Court Martial — Appropriate Superior Authority

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Statutory delegation of power to convene a court martial is permissible under section 131(3). The principle applies to military law. Related provisions must be read together. The rule allows delegation by appropriate authority. The court will interpret statutes harmoniously. The principle is well-established.

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