Unlawful taking of ransoming a prize
Section 66 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with unlawful taking of ransoming a prize. Every commanding officer of a ship of the Indian Navy subject to naval law, who,-- (a) by collusion with the enemy take as prize any vessel, goods or thing; The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
Every commanding officer of a ship of the Indian Navy subject to naval law, who,--
(a) by collusion with the enemy take as prize any vessel, goods or thing; or
(b) unlawfully agrees with any person for the ransoming of any vessel, goods or thing taken as prize; or
(c) in pursuance of any unlawful agreement for ransoming or otherwise by collusion actually quits or restores any vessel, goods or thing taken as prize;
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
Section 66, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 66
What does Section 66 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 66 of the Navy Act is headed "Unlawful taking of ransoming a prize". Every commanding officer of a ship of the Indian Navy subject to naval law, who,-- (a) by collusion with the enemy take as prize any vessel, goods or thing;
How do I find court cases under Section 66 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 66, section 66 Navy Act 1957, section 66 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 66 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 66 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 66, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 97. Constitution of courts-martial1231 words
- 31. Liability for maintenance of wife and children1010 words
- 82. Provisions as to award of punishment902 words
- 3. Definitions777 words
- 133. Presumption as to certain documents679 words
- 168. Appointment of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy and his subordinate officers526 words
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 20 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.