Section 36 of The Army Act, 1950 in hindi
Offences punishable more severely on active service than at other times.
Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,--
- (a)forces a safeguard, or forces or uses criminal force to a sentry; or
- (b)breaks into any house or other place in search of plunder; or
- (c)being a sentry sleeps upon his post, or is intoxicated; or
- (d)without orders from his superior officer leaves his guard, picquet, patrol or post ; or
- (e)intentionally or through neglect occasions a false alarm in camp, garrison, or quarters ; or spreads reports calculated to create unnecessary alarm or despondency ; or
- (f)makes known the parole, watchword or countersign to any person not entitled to receive it; or knowingly gives a parole, watchword or countersign different from what he received; shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he commits any such offence when on active service, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned; and if he commits any such offence when not on active service, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Summary
- Section 36 of this defence law outlines six offences that are punished more harshly if they happen while on active service.
- It covers serious acts like forcing a safeguard, which means breaking past a protective guard, or using force against a sentry.
- It prohibits breaking into any building or place to loot or search for plunder, meaning stolen goods.
- It bans sentries from sleeping on duty or being drunk, and forbids soldiers from leaving their guard, patrol, or post without orders.
- It outlaws causing false alarms in camp or spreading scary reports that create unnecessary fear or discouragement.
- It forbids sharing secret passwords like watchwords, countersigns, or paroles with unauthorized people, or giving the wrong password.
- Conviction carries up to fourteen years of imprisonment on active service, and up to seven years when not on active service.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does forcing a safeguard mean under Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950?
It means using force to break past a guard or protective military detachment that has been posted to protect a specific person, place, or property.
2. How does active service affect the punishment under Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950?
If the offence is committed on active service, the maximum punishment is fourteen years of imprisonment. If not on active service, the maximum punishment drops to seven years.
3. What is the penalty for sharing the daily military watchword under Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950?
Sharing a secret watchword or parole with an unauthorized person carries up to fourteen years in prison on active service, or seven years during peace.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950, what is the maximum punishment for breaking into a house in search of plunder while not on active service?
2.Under Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950, which of the following is considered a crime regarding military security codes?
3.Under Section 34 and Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950, how are the punishments for a sentry sleeping on post differentiated?
4.Under Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950, which of the following actions is prohibited under the category of safeguarding and sentries?