In force · As amended up to 2026-08
56. Punishments otherwise than by Coast Guard Courts.— Punishments may also be inflicted in respect of offences committed by persons subject to this Act without the intervention of a Coast Guard Court in the manner stated in section 57[2] [or section 57A].
1. Subs. by Act 44 of 2002, s. 5, for "within six months after he has ceased to be subject of this Act" (w.e.f. 12-8-2002).
2. Ins. by s. 6, ibid . (w.e.f. 12-8-2002).
Source: India Code