BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 160 — Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.
Replaces IPC Section 132.
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, shall, if mutiny be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Nearby sections
- 157 Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape.
- 158 Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner.
- 159 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
- 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.
- 163 Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
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