1[36. Delaying or discouraging action or service commanded.--Every person subject to naval law who wilfully delays or discourages upon any pretext whatsoever, any action or service which has been commanded on the part of the Navy, regular Army, or Air Force or of any forces cooperating therewith shall,--
(a) if such act is committed with intent to assist the enemy, be punished with death or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned; and
(b) in any other case, be punished with imprisonment which may extend to seven years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.]
(a) if such act is committed with intent to assist the enemy, be punished with death or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned; and
(b) in any other case, be punished with imprisonment which may extend to seven years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.]
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1. Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for sections 34 to 37 (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Persons subject to naval law.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Fundamental rights to apply to persons subject to naval law with modifications.Section 5 · Power of Central Government to raise and maintain naval forces.Section 6 · Provision respecting discipline of persons under engagement to serve Central Government.Section 7 · Relations between the members of the Navy, Army and Air Force acting together.Section 8 · Provision respecting discipline of master of merchant vessel under convoy.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 26 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.