# The Navy Act, 1957, Section 39: Correspondence, etc., with the enemy

- Act: The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957)
- In force from: 1958-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/navy-act-1957/section/39/

## Text

Every person subject to naval law, who,-- (a) traitorously holds correspondence with the enemy or gives intelligence to the enemy; or (b) fails to make known to the proper authorities any information he may have received from the enemy; or (c) assists the enemy with any supplies; or (d) having been made a prisoner of war, voluntarily serves with or aids the enemy; shall be punished with death or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

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