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BNS, 2023
BNSChapter VIIISection 163
Section163

Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman

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.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
  • Cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.
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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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