The Navy Act, 1957 54Chapter VIII · Articles of War
Section 54 · Cruelty and conduct unbecoming the character of an officer
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(1) Every officer subject to naval law who is guilty of cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
(2) Every officer subject to naval law who is guilty of any scandalous or fraudulent conduct or of any conduct unbecoming the character of an officer 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
- 7 years
- Triable by
- Court-martial (the Force's own court)
Sub-sections of this section carry different penalties; the maximum is shown.
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