# The Navy Act, 1957, Section 47: Disobedience and insubordination

- 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/47/

## Text

Every person subject to naval law, who,-- (a) wilfully disobeys any lawful command of his superior officer; or (b) in the presence of his superior officer, or otherwise shows or expresses his intention to disobey a lawful command given by such superior officer; or (c) uses insubordinate, threatening or insulting language to his superior officer; or (d) behaves with contempt to his superior officer; shall, if the offence is committed on active service or in a manner to show wilful defiance of authority, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned and in other cases, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

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