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Section 53 of The Navy Act, 1957
Every person subject to naval law who is guilty of,--
- (a)uncleanness; or
- (b)any indecent act; shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.
Summary
- This provision criminalizes uncleanness and indecent acts by anyone subject to naval law.
- A person found guilty of these offences can be imprisoned for up to two years.
- The law groups uncleanness and any indecent act under the same punishment umbrella.
- Lesser punishments mentioned later in the law may also be applied instead of imprisonment.
Practical examples
1Sailor Rahul is caught committing a lewd and indecent act in the ship's communal shower area on July 4, 2025.
2A mechanic on a naval base displays grossly unclean and unsanitary personal behavior that violates basic health decency on August 10, 2026.
FAQ
1. What is the penalty under Section 53 of The Navy Act, 1957 for indecent acts?
Section 53 of the naval statute sets the maximum punishment for indecent acts at two years of imprisonment.
2. Does Section 53 of the 1957 Navy rules only apply to officers?
No, Section 53 of the Act applies to every person subject to naval law.
3. Under Section 53 of the Navy legislation, what two specific offences are grouped together?
Section 53 of the Act groups together uncleanness and any indecent act.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the maximum prison sentence allowed under Section 53 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Q2.Who can be charged under Section 53 of the 1957 naval defence law?
Q3.Which of the following is specifically named as an offence in Section 53 of the Indian Navy statute?
Q4.Does Section 53 of The Navy Act, 1957 allow for punishments other than imprisonment?