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BNSChapter VIIISection 167
Section167

Persons subject to certain Acts

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People governed by the Army Act, the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, or the Air Force Act cannot be punished under this Sanhita for offences listed in this Chapter. When such a person commits one of those offences, the matter is dealt with under the relevant military law instead. Civil punishment under the Sanhita does not apply.

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Ravi is an Army soldier subject to the Army Act. He commits an offence that appears in this Chapter. His case will be handled under the Army Act, not tried or punished under the Sanhita.

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No person subject to the Army Act, 1950 the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934, or the Air Force Act, 1950 shall be subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.

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VIII

Chapter VIII

Of Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force

In this chapter

  • 159Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
  • 160Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
  • 161Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
  • 162Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed
  • 163Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
  • 164Harbouring deserter
  • 165Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
  • 166Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
  • 167Persons subject to certain Acts
  • 168Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
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