IPC: Chapter 7: Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

1. Section 131. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
2. Section 132. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
3. Section 133. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
4. Section 134. Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed
5. Section 135. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
6. Section 136. Harbouring deserter
7. Section 137. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
8. Section 138. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
9. Section 138A. Application of foregoing sections to the Indian Marine Service
10. Section 139. Persons subject to certain Acts
11. Section 140. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman

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