The Navy Act, 1957 · VIII — ARTICLES OF WAR

Section 66. Unlawful taking or ransoming of prize

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

66. Unlawful taking or ransoming of prize.— Every commanding officer of a ship of the Indian Navy subject to naval law, who,— (a) by collusion with the enemy take as prize any vessel, goods or thing; or (b) unlawfully agrees with any person for the ransoming of any vessel, goods or thing taken as prize; or (c) in pursuance of any unlawful agreement for ransoming or otherwise by collusion actually quits or restores any vessel, goods or thing taken as prize; shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

Source: India Code