Act Number: 62

Act Name: The Navy Act, 1957

Year: 1957

Enactment Date: 1957-12-27

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

Ministry: Ministry of Defence

Department: Department of Military Affairs

Section 48: Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behavior.
    Every person subject to naval law, who,--
         (a) quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to naval law; or
         (b) uses reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures tending to make a quarrel or disturbance; or
         (c) behaves in a disorderly manner;
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
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