BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 163 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
Replaces IPC Section 135.
Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 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.
- 164 Harbouring deserter.
- 165 Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master.
- 166 Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman.
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