Section 87

Duty to receive or keep in custody.

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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    (1) The commanding officer shall be responsible for the safe custody of every person who is in naval custody on board his ship or in his establishment.
     (2) The officer or 1[sailor] in charge of a guard, or a provost-marshal shall receive and keep any person who is duly committed to his custody.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-10-1982).

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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