Section145
The Navy Act, 1957

Disposal of property pending trial

In force From 01 Jan 1958 Act 62 of 1957 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 62 of 1957 Ministry Defence Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 01 Jan 1958

Section 145 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with disposal of property pending trial. When any property regarding which an offence appears to have been committed or which appears to have been used for the commission of an offence is produced before a court-martial, the court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody such property pending the conclusion of the trial The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

When any property regarding which an offence appears to have been committed or which appears to have been used for the commission of an offence is produced before a court-martial, the court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody such property pending the conclusion of the trial and if the property is subject to speedy or natural decay may after recording such evidence as it thinks necessary order it to be sold or otherwise disposed of

Section 145, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

Questions about Section 145

What does Section 145 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 145 of the Navy Act is headed "Disposal of property pending trial". When any property regarding which an offence appears to have been committed or which appears to have been used for the commission of an offence is produced before a court-martial, the court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody such property pending the conclusion of the trial

How do I find court cases under Section 145 of the Navy Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Navy Act 1957 145, section 145 Navy Act 1957, section 145 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 145 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 145 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 145, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 21 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.