Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957
Every person subject to naval law who takes out of any prize or ship seized for prize, any money, plate or goods, unless it is necessary for the better securing thereof, or for the necessary use and service of any ships of war of the Indian Navy, before the same be adjuged lawful prize in a Court of competent jurisdiction, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned, and in addition shall forfeit and lose his share of the capture.
Summary
- This rule stops navy personnel from taking valuable items from a captured ship before a court officially declares it a lawful prize.
- It covers taking money, silver plate, or other goods from the seized vessel.
- The only exceptions are when moving items is necessary to keep them secure or to use them for Indian Navy warships.
- Anyone who breaks this rule faces up to two years in prison and loses their share of the capture money.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a sailor take goods from a captured ship under Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Under Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957, a person subject to naval law cannot take money, plate, or goods from a prize ship before a court judges it a lawful prize, unless it is to secure the items or for the necessary use of navy warships.
2. What happens if someone steals money from a prize ship according to Section 64 of the Indian Navy Act?
Under Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957, taking money from a prize ship unlawfully results in imprisonment for up to two years or other punishment, plus the loss of the person's share of the capture.
3. Are there any valid reasons to take goods from a seized vessel under Section 64 of the defence law?
Yes. Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957 allows taking goods if it is necessary for the better securing of the items or for the necessary use and service of Indian Navy ships of war.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957, when is it strictly prohibited to take goods from a seized ship without a valid exception?
Q2.What combination of punishments is given for an offence under Section 64 of the naval law?
Q3.Which of the following actions is legally permitted under Section 64 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Q4.A sailor takes a bag of silver from a prize ship before the court rules, violating Section 64. He also destroys the ship's logbook, violating Section 63. Under The Navy Act, 1957, what do these two sections have in common regarding his punishment?