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.