The Navy Act, 1957 71Chapter VIII · Articles of War
Section 71 · Escape from custody
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Every person subject to naval law who being in lawful custody escapes or attempts to escape from such custody shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
The offence at a glance
- Maximum punishment
- 5 years
- Triable by
- Court-martial (the Force's own court)
Under this Act's own provision
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