Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
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Summary
If a person abets an officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force to commit mutiny, and a mutiny actually follows because of that abetment, the abettor faces the gravest penalties. Punishment may be death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to ten years, and a fine. The rule applies only when the mutiny occurs in consequence of the abetment.
Example
Rohan sends messages urging soldiers to refuse orders and join a rebellion. When several soldiers actually mutiny because of his messages, Rohan can be prosecuted and may face death, life imprisonment, or up to ten years’ jail plus a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall, if mutiny be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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