Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957
In awarding a sentence of death, a court-martial shall in its discretion direct that the offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until he be dead or shall suffer death by being shot to death.
Summary
- This provision strictly limits a court-martial to two specific methods for carrying out a death penalty.
- The court-martial has the discretion to direct how the offender will die.
- The offender must either be hanged by the neck until dead or shot to death.
- No other methods of execution are allowed under this rule.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What execution methods are allowed under Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957 states that an offender shall suffer death by being hanged by the neck until dead or by being shot to death.
2. Who decides the method of execution under Section 147 of the 1957 naval law?
Under Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957, the court-martial in its discretion directs which of the two approved methods will be used.
3. Can a lethal injection be used under Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957?
No, Section 147 of the naval discipline law only permits hanging by the neck until dead or being shot to death.
Test yourself
Q1.What are the exact methods of execution authorized by Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Q2.Under Section 147 of the 1957 naval law, who has the discretion to direct the specific method of execution?
Q3.How does Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957 describe the method of hanging?
Q4.If a court-martial sentences a person to death under Section 147 of The Navy Act, 1957, can they choose a firing squad over hanging?