Cap. 220 Art. 72False accusation, etc.

Any person subject to military law who -

(a) makes an accusation against an officer or man of the force subject to military law, which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true; or

(b) in making a complaint where he thinks himself wronged, makes a statement affecting the character of an officer or man of the force subject to military law, which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true, or wilfully suppresses any material facts, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act.