According to Section 36 of the Army Act, 1950, any person who is subject to this Army Act if he commits any of the following offences:
That he forces a safeguard or a criminal force to a sentry.
That he breaks into any house or any other place in search of plunder.
When a sentry sleeps or is intoxicated
When he is without an order, the superior officer leaves his guards, post, petrol, or picquet.
When an officer intentionally or due to his neglect creates a false alarm in a camp, garrison or quarters. If the officer also spreads such reports that create unnecessary alarms or despondency.
An officer committing any of the following acts is liable for imprisonment for a term that may extend to fourteen years or less punishment, especially when an officer is on active service.
Suppose an officer is not on active service. In that case, he commits any offence mentioned under section 36. Then he is liable to suffer imprisonment that may extend to seven years or less.