Navy Act : Deserting post and neglect of duty. Indian Bare Acts :

Navy Act,1957

Act No : 62

Section : Deserting post and neglect of duty.

41. Deserting post and neglect of duty.Every person subject to naval law, who,- (a) deserts his post ; or (b) sleeps upon his watch ; or 1[(c) fails to perform or negligently performs the duty im- posed on him; or] (d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the naval service; shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.