Section 39

Correspondence, etc., with the enemy.

The Navy Act, 1957

  • Act 62 of 1957
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Military Affairs
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Government of the Indian Navy.

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    Every person subject to naval law, who,--
         (a) traitorously holds correspondence with the enemy or gives intelligence to the enemy; or
         (b) fails to make known to the proper authorities any information he may have received from the enemy; or
         (c) assists the enemy with any supplies; or
         (d) having been made a prisoner of war, voluntarily serves with or aids the enemy;
shall be punished with death or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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