Section5
The Navy Act, 1957

Power of Central Government to raise and maintain naval forces

In force From 01 Jan 1958 Act 62 of 1957 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 62 of 1957 Ministry Defence Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 01 Jan 1958 Instruments 1

Section 5 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with power of Central Government to raise and maintain naval forces. The Central Government may raise and maintain a regular naval force and also reserve and auxiliary naval forces. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

The Central Government may raise and maintain a regular naval force and also reserve and auxiliary naval forces.

Section 5, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Navy Act is headed "Power of Central Government to raise and maintain naval forces". The Central Government may raise and maintain a regular naval force and also reserve and auxiliary naval forces.

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Navy Act 1957, section 5 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 5 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently THE NAVY (PENSION) REGULATIONS, 1964 (1964).

When did Section 5 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 5, 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 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.