BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 159 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
Replaces IPC Section 131.
Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Nearby sections
- 156 Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape.
- 157 Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape.
- 158 Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner.
- 160 Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.
- 161 Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.
- 162 Abetment of such assault, if assault committed.
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