Section 41:
Deserting post and neglect of duty.
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.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 8, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).