The Navy Act, 1957 41Chapter VIII · Articles of War
Section 41 · Deserting post and neglect of duty
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Every person subject to naval law, who,--
(a) deserts his post; or
(b) sleeps upon his watch; or
1[(c) fails to perform or negligently performs the duty imposed on him; or]
(d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the naval service;
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
(a) deserts his post; or
(b) sleeps upon his watch; or
1[(c) fails to perform or negligently performs the duty imposed on him; or]
(d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the naval service;
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
The offence at a glance
- Maximum punishment
- 2 years
- Triable by
- Court-martial (the Force's own court)
Under this Act's own provision
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