168. Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Naval or Air service of the Government of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, sailor or airman with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, sailor or airman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 168: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. It replaces IPC 140 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 168 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. | Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 168
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 140: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
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