IPC Section 139: Persons subject to certain Acts
Indian Penal Code, 1860 · 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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
No person subject to 1[the Army Act, 2[the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950)], the Naval Discipline Act, 3[4*** 5[the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934 (34 of 1934)], 6[the Air Force Act or 7[the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950)]]], is subject to punishment under this Code Code for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.
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1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for “any Articles of War for the Army of Navy of the Queen, or for any part of such Army or Navy”.
2. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., for “the Indian Army Act, 1911”.
3. Ins. by Act 35 of 1934, s. 2 and the Sch.
4. The words “or that Act as modified by” omitted by the A. O. 1950.
5. Now see the Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957).
6. Subs. by Act 14 of 1932, s. 130 and Sch., for “or the Air Force Act”.
7. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., for “the Indian Air Force Act, 1932”.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 131. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
- 132. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
- 133. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
- 134. Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed
- 135. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
- 136. Harbouring deserter
- 137. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- 138. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
- 138A. Application of foregoing sections to the Indian Marine Service
- 140. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman