NYAYA SIGNAL
Central · 1957 · Section 41

Section 41 — Deserting post and neglect of duty.

The Navy Act, 1957

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.

Source notes

1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 8, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).