# The Navy Act, 1957, Section 72: Failure to assist in detention of offenders

- 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/72/

## Text

Every person subject to naval law, who,-- (a) does not use his utmost endeavours to detect, apprehend or bring to punishment all offenders against this Act; or (b) does not assist the officers appointed for that purpose; shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

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