Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957
- (1)When a sentence of death is to be executed, the Chief of the Naval Staff or the convening authority or the prescribed officer shall give directions as to the time, place and manner in which sentence is to be carried out and the order of such officer or authority in the prescribed form shall be sufficient warrant for the execution of such sentence.
- (2)There shall be attached to the prescribed form an order of the Central Government certifying the confirmation of the sentence by the Central Government in all cases where such confirmation is necessary; and where such confirmation is not necessary, a certificate of the Chief of the Naval Staff or other prescribed officer stating that such confirmation is not necessary.
Summary
- This provision establishes the final paperwork and directions needed to actually carry out a death sentence.
- Specific authorities must give precise directions regarding the time, place, and manner of the execution.
- An order in the prescribed form serves as the official warrant to execute the sentence.
- This form must have a certificate attached proving the Central Government confirmed the sentence, or a certificate stating such confirmation is not needed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides the time and place of an execution under Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Under Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957, directions as to the time, place, and manner are given by the Chief of the Naval Staff, the convening authority, or the prescribed officer.
2. What must be attached to an execution warrant under Section 149 of the 1957 naval law?
Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957 requires an attached order certifying the Central Government's confirmation, or a certificate stating confirmation is not necessary.
3. Is a special warrant needed to carry out a death sentence under Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Yes, Section 149 of the naval law states that the order of the officer or authority in the prescribed form serves as a sufficient warrant for the execution.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957, what specific details must the execution directions include?
Q2.What is the purpose of the order in the prescribed form under Section 149 of the 1957 naval law?
Q3.According to Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957, what must be attached to the prescribed execution form if Central Government confirmation is required?
Q4.Under Section 149 of The Navy Act, 1957, what happens if Central Government confirmation of the death sentence is NOT necessary?