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THE COAST GUARD ACT, 1978 · OFFENCES

Section 22 — Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behaviour

Any person subject to this Act, who,—
(a)quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to this Act; or
(b)uses reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures tending to make a quarrel or disturbance; or
(c)behaves in a disorderly manner,
shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.