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The Navy Act, 1957

Section 37. Penalty for disobedience in action.

1[37. Penalty for disobedience in action.--Every person subject to naval law who, being in the presence or vicinity of the enemy or having been ordered to be prepared for action by or against the enemy-- (a) desert his post; or (b) sleeps upon his watch, shall be punished with death or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.]

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