Disobedience of lawful command of captain of an aircraft
Section 55D of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with disobedience of lawful command of captain of an aircraft. Every person subject to naval law, who while he is in an aircraft belonging to or in the use of the Government, disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the aircraft, whether such captain is subject to naval law or not, in relation to all matters relating to flying or handling of the airc The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
1[55D. Disobedience of lawful command of captain of an aircraft.--Every person subject to naval law, who while he is in an aircraft belonging to or in the use of the Government, disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the aircraft, whether such captain is subject to naval law or not, in relation to all matters relating to flying or handling of the aircraft or affecting the safety thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.]
Section 55D, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 55D
What does Section 55D of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 55D of the Navy Act is headed "Disobedience of lawful command of captain of an aircraft". [55D. Disobedience of lawful command of captain of an aircraft.--Every person subject to naval law, who while he is in an aircraft belonging to or in the use of the Government, disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the aircraft, whether such captain is subject to naval law or not, in r
How do I find court cases under Section 55D of the Navy Act?
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When did Section 55D of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 55D of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 55D, 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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