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 [(c) fails to perform or negligently performs the duty imposed 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.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 16-12-1974 . Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 8, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).