(1.) The petitioner, a Navy personnel with 31 years of service, challenges the trial held against him by the Court-Martial under the Navy Act, 1957 (for short, the Navy Act), in this writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
(2.) The petitioner joined the Indian Navy as a Sailor in July 1993. He currently holds the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, Logistics (Finance & Administration), First Class.
(3.) A Court-Martial was convened under the Navy Act to try the petitioner on the following charges: