Section 87(2)(a) in Criminal Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1990
(a)"Commanding Officer"(i)in relation to a person subject to Military law means the Officer Commanding the unit to which such person belongs or is attached;(ii)in relation to a person subject to Naval Law, means the Commanding Officer of the Ship or Naval establishment to which such person for the time being belongs ; and(iii)in relation to a person subject to Air Force Law, means the Officer for the time being in command of the Unit to which such a person belongs or is attached ;