if he commits such offence not on active service, be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a
term which may extend to five years, or with such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
34. Neglect to obey orders.‑Any person subject to this Act who neglects to obey any standing or
routine or other orders shall, on conviction by Court martial, be punished with rigorous imprisonment
for a term which may extend to two years, or with such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
35. Insubordination and obstruction. Any person subject to this Act, who___
(a) being concerned in any quarrel, affray or disorder, refuses to obey any officer though of
inferior rank, who orders him into arrest, or uses criminal force to, or assaults any such
officer ; or
(b) uses criminal force to or assaults any person, whether subject to this Act or not, in whose
custody he is lawfully placed, and whether he is or is not his superior officer ; or
(c) resists an escort whose duty it is to apprehend him or to have him in charge ;
shall, on conviction by Court martial, be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may
extend to two years or with such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
36. Desertion and aiding deserters.___ (1) Any person subject to this Act who deserts or
attempts to desert the service shall, on conviction by Court martial.
if he commits the offence when on active service or when under orders for active service, be
punished with death, or such less punish ment as is in this Act mentioned ; and
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