Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923
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 Charges against an officer below the rank of Commandant which may be summarily dealt with.  |   
 78.—Where an officer below the rank of Commandant is charged with an offence in this Section mentioned, the charge may be summarily dealt with in the manner hereinafter mentioned.  | |
Offences.  | ||
(1) The offence of neglecting to obey any garrison or general or other orders being the offence mentioned in Section 41 of this Act.  | ||
(2) The offence of being absent without leave.  | ||
(3) The offence of failing to appear at the place of parade or mobilisation or post or position appointed by his superior officer; or withdrawing from such place of parade or mobilisation or post or position before he is relieved or without leave or otherwise unjustifiably.  | ||
(4) The offence of quitting the ranks without leave or otherwise unjustifiably.  | ||
(5) The offence of being drunk when not on duty.  | ||
(6) The offence of being guilty of any act, conduct, disorder or neglect to the prejudice of good order and military discipline.  |