IPC → BNS
IPC Section 135 in BNS
IPC Section 135 corresponds to BNS Section 163 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 135 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 163 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 163 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 135 in BNS?
IPC Section 135 is BNS Section 163 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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