TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1957

Navy Act, 1957 Section 48

Quarrelling, Fighting and Disorderly Behaviour

Section Text


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.