159. Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 159: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty. It replaces IPC 131 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 159 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce an officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or duty. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 159
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 131: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
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