IPC → BNS
IPC Section 138 in BNS
IPC Section 138 corresponds to BNS Section 166 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 138 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 166 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 166 — Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
Drafting note. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to two years.
Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force, of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in consequence of that abetment, 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 138 in BNS?
IPC Section 138 is BNS Section 166 — Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to two years.
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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