52. Unbecoming behaviour. Any officer, junior commissioned officer or warrant officer, who
behaves in a manner unbecoming his position and the character expected of him shall, on conviction
by Court martial, be liable to be dismissed from the service or to suffer such less punishment as is in
this Act mentioned.
53. Striking or ill‑ treating person subject to the Act. Any person subject to this Act who
strikes or ill‑treats any person subject to this Act being his subordinate in rank or position shall, on
conviction by Court martial, 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.
54. Unlawful detention of pay. Any officer, junior commissioned officer, warrant officer or
non‑commissioned officer who, having received the pay of a person subject to this Act, unlawfully
detains or refuses to pay the same, when due, shall, on conviction by Court martial, be liable to be
punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or with such less
punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
55. Violation of good order and discipline. Any person subject to this Act who is guilty of any
act, conduct, disorder or neglect to the prejudice of good order any of military discipline shall, on
conviction by Court martial, 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.
56. Offences relating to aircraft. Any person subject to this Act who,___
(a) voluntarily or negligently damages,. destroys or loses any service aircraft or aircraft
material ; or
(b) is guilty of any act or omission likely to cause such damage, destruction or loss ; or
(c) without due authority disposes of any service aircraft or aircraft material ; or
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