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The Navy Act, 1957

Restrictions respecting right to form associations, freedom of speech, etc

In force From 01 Jan 1958 Act 62 of 1957 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 19 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with restrictions respecting right to form associations, freedom of speech, etc. No person subject to naval law shall, without the express sanction of the Central Government,-- (a) be a member of, or be associated in any way with, any trade union, labour union, political association or with any class of trade unions, labour unions or political associations, or (b) be a member of The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

(1) No person subject to naval law shall, without the express sanction of the Central Government,--

(a) be a member of, or be associated in any way with, any trade union, labour union, political association or with any class of trade unions, labour unions or political associations, or

(b) be a member of, or be associated in any way with, any other society, institution, association or organisation that is not recognised as part of the Armed Forces of the Union or is not of a purely social, recreational or religious nature.

Explanation.--If any question arises as to whether any society, institution, association or organisation is of a purely social, recreational or religious nature, the decision of the Central Government thereon shall be final.

(2) No person subject to naval law shall attend or address any meeting or take any part in any demonstration organised by any body of persons for any political purposes or for such other purposes as may be specified in this behalf by the Central Government.

(3) No person subject to naval law shall communicate with the press or publish or cause to be published any book, letter or other document having bearing on any naval, army or air force subject or containing any fact or opinion calculated to embarrass the relations between the Government and the people or any section thereof or between the Government and any foreign country, except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.

(4) No person subject to naval law shall whilst he is so subject practise any profession or carry on any occupation, trade or business without the previous sanction of the Chief of the Naval staff.

Section 19, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Navy Act is headed "Restrictions respecting right to form associations, freedom of speech, etc". No person subject to naval law shall, without the express sanction of the Central Government,-- (a) be a member of, or be associated in any way with, any trade union, labour union, political association or with any class of trade unions, labour unions or political associations, or (b) be a member of

How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 19, section 19 Navy Act 1957, section 19 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 19 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 19 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 19, 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 20 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.