Section 26
Breaking out of ship and absence without leave.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an Armed Force of the Union for ensuring the security of the maritime zones of India with a view to the protection of maritime and other national interests in such zones and for matters connected therewith.
Any person subject to this Act, who without
being guilty of desertion improperly leaves his ship or place of duty or is absent without leave shall, on
conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two
years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned, and shall also be punished by such mulcts of
pay and allowances as may be prescribed.