# The Navy Act, 1957, Section 45: Striking superior officers

- 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/45/

## Text

Every person subject to naval law who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) strikes or attempts to strike his superior officer; or (b) draws or lifts up any weapon against such officer; or (c) uses or attempts to use any violence against such officer; shall be punished,-- if the offence is committed on active service with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned; and in any other case, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

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