Fraudulent entry
Section 70 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with fraudulent entry. Every person who upon entry into or offering himself to enter the naval service wilfully makes or gives any false statement whether orally or in writing to any officer or person authorised to enter or enrol [sailors] or others in or for such naval service, shall, if he has become subject to naval la The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
Every person who upon entry into or offering himself to enter the naval service wilfully makes or gives any false statement whether orally or in writing to any officer or person authorised to enter or enrol 1[sailors] or others in or for such naval service, shall, if he has become subject to naval law, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
Section 70, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 70
What does Section 70 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 70 of the Navy Act is headed "Fraudulent entry". Every person who upon entry into or offering himself to enter the naval service wilfully makes or gives any false statement whether orally or in writing to any officer or person authorised to enter or enrol [sailors] or others in or for such naval service, shall, if he has become subject to naval la
How do I find court cases under Section 70 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 70, section 70 Navy Act 1957, section 70 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 70 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 70 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 70, 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 20 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.