Defence Act, 1957 (Act No. 44 of 1957)

Schedules

First Schedule

12. Dereliction of duty by sentry, watchkeeper, etc
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Any person who—

(a)while on sentry duty or on duty as a watchkeeper leaves his post before he is regularly relieved or sleeps or is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs; or
(b)while on duty with his unit or at a post or guard leaves such unit, post or guard without orders or good and sufficient cause,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction, if he committed the offence while on service, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years, and in any other case to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year.