Inaccurate certificate
Section 55B of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with inaccurate certificate. Every person subject to naval law who signs any certificate in relation to an aircraft or aircraft material belonging to or in the service of the Government without ensuring the accuracy thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
1[55B. Inaccurate certificate.--Every person subject to naval law who signs any certificate in relation to an aircraft or aircraft material belonging to or in the service of the Government without ensuring the accuracy thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.]
Section 55B, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 55B
What does Section 55B of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 55B of the Navy Act is headed "Inaccurate certificate". [55B. Inaccurate certificate.--Every person subject to naval law who signs any certificate in relation to an aircraft or aircraft material belonging to or in the service of the Government without ensuring the accuracy thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two ye
How do I find court cases under Section 55B 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 55B, section 55B Navy Act 1957, section 55B 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 55B of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 55B of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 55B, 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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