When any person subject to naval law commits any offence as is described in section 69 in the presence of or in relation to a proceeding before a court-martial such court-martial may punish the offender summarily by imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or such other less punishment as may be awarded for that offence under section 69.
Section 139: Summary punishment for contempt of court person subject to naval law
The Navy Act, 1957Central Act · Act 62 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Navy Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 139 |
| Marginal note | Summary punishment for contempt of court person subject to naval law |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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