Provision respecting discipline of master of merchant vessel under convoy
Section 8 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with provision respecting discipline of master of merchant vessel under convoy. Every master or other person for the time being in command of any merchant or other vessel comprised in a convoy under the command of an officer of the Indian Navy shall obey, in all matters relating to the navigation or security of the convoy, any directions which may be given by such officer, and The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) Every master or other person for the time being in command of any merchant or other vessel comprised in a convoy under the command of an officer of the Indian Navy shall obey, in all matters relating to the navigation or security of the convoy, any directions which may be given by such officer, and shall take such precautions for avoiding the enemy as may be required by any such directions.
(2) If any such directions are not obeyed, any such officer or any person acting under his orders may compel obedience by force of arms without being liable for any injury or loss of life or any danger to or loss of property resulting therefrom.
Section 8, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Navy Act is headed "Provision respecting discipline of master of merchant vessel under convoy". Every master or other person for the time being in command of any merchant or other vessel comprised in a convoy under the command of an officer of the Indian Navy shall obey, in all matters relating to the navigation or security of the convoy, any directions which may be given by such officer, and
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Navy Act 1957, section 8 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 8 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 8 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 8, 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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