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.
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1. Substituted by the Navy (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (53 of 1974), Section 8 (16-12-1974).