Every person subject to naval law, who,—

(a) deserts his post; or

(b) sleeps upon his watch; or

¹[(c) fails to perform or negligently performs the duty imposed on him; or]

(d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the naval service;

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 8, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).