Section 31
Disobedience of lawful command of captain of an aircraft.
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 while he is in an aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Coast Guard, disobeys any lawful
command given by the captain of the aircraft whether such captain is subject to this Act or not, in relation
to all matters relating to flying or handling of the aircraft or affecting the safety thereof, shall, on
conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to
seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.