Regulations for the Navy Part IIICentral Regulations · 1957
No other salutes than those authorized shall be fired, except on the occasion of a great victory to Indian Arms or other important National events, when the Chief of the Naval Staff may direct such salutes to be fired. If out of India, the firing of such salutes may be directed by the Senior Indian Naval Officer present in consultation with the local representative of India, if any.
SECTION V – SALUTES WHICH SHALL BE RETURNED OR NOT RETURNED