Remedy of aggrieved persons
Section 23 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with remedy of aggrieved persons. If an officer or [sailor] thinks that he has suffered any personal oppression, injustice or other ill-treatment at the hands of any superior officer, he may make a complaint in accordance with the regulations made under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) If an officer or 1[sailor] thinks that he has suffered any personal oppression, injustice or other ill-treatment at the hands of any superior officer, he may make a complaint in accordance with the regulations made under this Act.
(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section (1) shall provide for the complaint to be forwarded to the Central Government for its consideration if the complaint is not satisfied with the decision on his complaint
Section 23, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Navy Act is headed "Remedy of aggrieved persons". If an officer or [sailor] thinks that he has suffered any personal oppression, injustice or other ill-treatment at the hands of any superior officer, he may make a complaint in accordance with the regulations made under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Navy Act 1957, section 23 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 23 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 23, 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.