Punishment for mutiny

Q: When did Section 43 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 43, 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.

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 43 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with punishment for mutiny. Every person subject to naval law, who,-- (a) joins in a mutiny; The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

Every person subject to naval law, who,--
(a) joins in a mutiny; or
(b) begins, incites, causes or conspires with any other persons to cause, a mutiny; or
(c) endeavours to incite any person to join in a mutiny or to commit an act of mutiny; or
(d) endeavours to seduce any person in the regular Army, Navy or Air Force from his allegiance to the Constitution or loyalty to the State or duty to his superior officers or uses any means to compel or induce any such person to abstain from acting against the enemy or discourage such person from acting against the enemy; or
(e) does not use his utmost exertions to suppress ¹[or prevent] a mutiny; or
(f) wilfully conceals any traitorous or mutinous practice or design or any traitorous words spoken against the State; or
(g) knowing or having reason to believe in the existence of any mutiny or of any intention to mutiny does not without delay give information thereof to the commanding officer of his ship or other superior officer; or
(h) utters words of sedition or mutiny;
shall be punished with death or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned
Section 43, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Navy Act is headed "Punishment for mutiny". Every person subject to naval law, who,-- (a) joins in a mutiny;

How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Navy Act 1957, section 43 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 43 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 43, 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.