Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
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Summary
Encouraging, aiding or conspiring to cause an officer, soldier, sailor or airman of the Army, Navy or Air Force to desert their post or unit without permission is an offence. Anyone who abets such desertion may be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Rohan arranges transport and hides his friend, an Air Force airman, so the friend can leave his unit without permission. Rohan has abetted the desertion and may be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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