The Coast Guard Act, 1978 · IV — OFFENCES

Section 22. Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behaviour

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

22. Quarrelling, fighting and disorderly behaviour.— Any person subject to this Act, who, — (a) quarrels, fights with or strikes any other person, whether such person is or is not subject to this Act; or (b) uses reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures tending to make a quarrel or disturbance; or (c) behaves in a disorderly manner, shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Source: India Code