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THE NAVY ACT, 1957 · ARTICLES OF WAR

Section 48 — Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behavior

Every person subject to naval law, who,—
(a)quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to naval law; or
(b)uses reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures tending to make a quarrel or disturbance; or
(c)behaves in a disorderly manner;
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.