BNS Section 163: Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 8: Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force
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163. 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.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 159. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
- 160. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
- 161. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
- 162. Abetment of such assault, if assault committed
- 164. Harbouring deserter
- 165. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- 166. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
- 167. Persons subject to certain Acts
- 168. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman