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The Navy Act, 1957

Judicial review by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy

In force From 01 Jan 1958 Act 62 of 1957 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 62 of 1957 Ministry Defence Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 01 Jan 1958 Cited by 1 provision

Section 160 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with judicial review by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy. All proceedings of trials by court-martial or by disciplinary courts shall be reviewed by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy either on his own motion or on application made to him within the prescribed time by any person aggrieved by any sentence or finding, and the Judge Advocate General of the The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

(1) All proceedings of trials by court-martial or by disciplinary courts shall be reviewed by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy either on his own motion or on application made to him within the prescribed time by any person aggrieved by any sentence or finding, and the Judge Advocate General of the Navy shall transmit the report of such review together with such recommendations as may appear just and proper to the Chief of the Naval Staff for his consideration and for such action as the Chief of the Naval Staff may think fit.

(2) Where any person aggrieved has made an application under sub-section (1), the Judge Advocate General of the Navy may, if the circumstances of the case so require, give him an opportunity of being heard either in person or through a legal practitioner or an officer of the Indian Navy.

Section 160, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

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  1. s. 161 Consideration by the Chief of the Naval Staff

Questions about Section 160

What does Section 160 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 160 of the Navy Act is headed "Judicial review by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy". All proceedings of trials by court-martial or by disciplinary courts shall be reviewed by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy either on his own motion or on application made to him within the prescribed time by any person aggrieved by any sentence or finding, and the Judge Advocate General of the

How do I find court cases under Section 160 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 160, section 160 Navy Act 1957, section 160 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 160 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 160 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 160 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 160, 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 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.