166. Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force, of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 166: Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
Section 166 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. It replaces IPC 138 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 166 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Abetment of act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman if the offence be committed in consequence. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 166
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 138: Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
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