# The Navy Act, 1957, Section 69: Offences in relation to Court-martial

- 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/69/

## Text

Every person subject to naval law, who,-- (a) being duly summoned or ordered to attend as a witness before a court-martial wilfully or without reasonable excuse fails to attend; or (b) refuses to take an oath or make an affirmation legally required by a court-martial to be taken or made; or (c) being sworn, refuses to answer any questions which he is in law bound to answer; or (d) refuses to produce or deliver up a document in his power which the court may legally demand; or (e) is guilty of contempt of court-martial; shall 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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