Section 41. Deserting post and neglect of duty

41. Deserting post and neglect of duty.— 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. 2 [42. Mutiny defined.— Mutiny means any assembly or combination of two or more persons subject to naval law, the Army Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or the Air Force Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), or between persons two at least of whom, are subject to naval law or any such Act,— (a) to overthrow or resist lawful authority in the Navy, regular Army or Air Force or any part of any one or more of them or any forces co-operating therewith or any part thereof; or (b) to disobey such authority in such circumstances as to make the disobedience subversive of discipline or with the object of avoiding any duty or service against, or in connection with operations against, the enemy; or (c) to show contempt to such authority in such circumstances as to make such conduct subversive of discipline; or (d) to impede the performance of any duty or service in the Navy, regular Army or Air Force or any part of any one or more of them or any forces co-operating therewith or any part thereof.]