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.
BNS Section 163: Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman. It replaces IPC 135 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 163 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Abetment of the desertion of an officer, soldier, sailor or airman. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 163
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 135: Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
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