Investigation after arrest
Section 86 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with investigation after arrest. The charge made against any person subject to naval law taken into custody shall without any unnecessary delay be investigated by the proper authority and as soon as may be either proceedings shall be taken for the trial or such person shall be discharged from custody. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
The charge made against any person subject to naval law taken into custody shall without any unnecessary delay be investigated by the proper authority and as soon as may be either proceedings shall be taken for the trial or such person shall be discharged from custody.
Section 86, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 86
What does Section 86 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 86 of the Navy Act is headed "Investigation after arrest". The charge made against any person subject to naval law taken into custody shall without any unnecessary delay be investigated by the proper authority and as soon as may be either proceedings shall be taken for the trial or such person shall be discharged from custody.
How do I find court cases under Section 86 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 86, section 86 Navy Act 1957, section 86 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 86 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 86 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 86, 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 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.