Section 52
Offence Against Discipline And Code Of Conduct
To commit of any of
the following acts shall be deemed an offence against discipline and code of
conduct:
(a) To consume drugs;
(b) To behave in a hostile or unpredictable manner, demonstrate
reprehensible character or behave in a cruel manner;
(c) To create one’s own physical weakness or disease;
(d) To pretend to be suffering from any disease or weakness, while
being healthy; or to deliberately prolong or increase the severity of
disease or not to allow healing;
(e) To cause injury to oneself or to any other person with an intention of
causing disqualification for the service;
(f) To mistreat by using criminal force by an officer, junior
commanding officer or non-commanding officer to a person under
the jurisdiction of this Act while stating that one is of a lower rank;
(g) Not to complete any act that maintains order or military discipline or
to commit any act against order or military discipline;
(h) To use alcoholic substances;
(i) Not to behave in a manner suitable to the post;
(j) To establish or operate an association or organization in
contravention to Section 19 or in taking part in such activities;
(k) To use any army personnel on any acts other than acts regarding the
discharge of duties in accordance with this Act or Rules framed
hereunder.