Mutiny defined
Section 42 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with mutiny defined. Mutiny means any assembly or combination of two or more persons subject to naval law, the Army Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or the Air Force Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or between persons two at least of whom, are subject to naval law or any such Act,-- (a) to overthrow or resist lawful authority in the Navy The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
1[42. Mutiny defined.--Mutiny means any assembly or combination of two or more persons subject to naval law, the Army Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or the Air Force Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or between persons two at least of whom, are subject to naval law or any such Act,--
(a) to overthrow or resist lawful authority in the Navy, regular Army or Air Force or any part of any one or more of them or any forces co-operating therewith or any part thereof; or
(b) to disobey such authority in such circumstances as to make the disobedience subversive of discipline or with the object of avoiding any duty or service against, or in connection with operations against, the enemy; or
(c) to show contempt to such authority in such circumstances as to make such conduct subversive of discipline; or
(d) to impede the performance of any duty or service in the Navy, regular Army or Air Force or any part of any one or more of them or any forces co-operating therewith or any part thereof.]
Section 42, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 42
What does Section 42 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 42 of the Navy Act is headed "Mutiny defined". [42. Mutiny defined.--Mutiny means any assembly or combination of two or more persons subject to naval law, the Army Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or the Air Force Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or between persons two at least of whom, are subject to naval law or any such Act,-- (a) to overthrow or resist lawful
How do I find court cases under Section 42 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 42, section 42 Navy Act 1957, section 42 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 42 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 42 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 42, 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 14 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.