(1) Every master
or other person for the time being in command of any merchant or other vessel comprised in a convoy
under the command of an officer of the Indian Navy shall obey, in all matters relating to the navigation or
security of the convoy, any directions which may be given by such officer, and shall take such
precautions for avoiding the enemy as may be required by any such directions.
(2) If any such directions are not obeyed, any such officer or any person acting under his orders may compel obedience by force of arms without being liable for any injury or loss of life or any danger to or loss of property resulting therefrom.
(2) If any such directions are not obeyed, any such officer or any person acting under his orders may compel obedience by force of arms without being liable for any injury or loss of life or any danger to or loss of property resulting therefrom.