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The Navy Act, 1957

Powers of Central Government and the Chief of the Naval Staff in respect of findings and sentences

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 163 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with powers of Central Government and the Chief of the Naval Staff in respect of findings and sentences. Where any person is tried under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government or the Chief of the Naval Staff, may, in the case of a conviction,-- (a) set aside the finding and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused or order him to be retried, or (b) alter the finding, maintaining the sen The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

(1) Where any person is tried under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government or the Chief of the Naval Staff, may, in the case of a conviction,--

(a) set aside the finding and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused or order him to be retried, or

(b) alter the finding, maintaining the sentence (provided that such sentence may be legally passed on the altered finding), or

(c) with or without altering the finding, reduce the sentence or commute the punishment awarded for any punishment inferior in scale, or

(d) either with or without conditions, pardon the person or remit the whole or any part of the punishment awarded, or

(e) either with or without conditions, release the person on parole:

Provided that a sentence of imprisonment shall not be commuted for a sentence of detention for a term exceeding the term of imprisonment awarded, and a sentence of dismissal with disgrace not accompanied by a sentence of imprisonment shall not be commuted for a sentence of detention:

Provided further that nothing in this section shall authorise the Central Government or the Chief of the Naval Staff to enhance the sentence.

(2) Any sentence modified under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be carried into execution as if it had been originally passed.

(3) If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or remission not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon or release or remission and thereupon the sentence awarded shall be carried into effect as if such pardon, release or remission had not been granted:

Provided that in the case of a person sentenced to imprisonment or detention such person shall undergo only the unexpired portion of the sentence.

Section 163, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 163

What does Section 163 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 163 of the Navy Act is headed "Powers of Central Government and the Chief of the Naval Staff in respect of findings and sentences". Where any person is tried under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government or the Chief of the Naval Staff, may, in the case of a conviction,-- (a) set aside the finding and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused or order him to be retried, or (b) alter the finding, maintaining the sen

How do I find court cases under Section 163 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 163, section 163 Navy Act 1957, section 163 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 163 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 163 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 163 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 163, 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.