160. 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, shall, if mutiny be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC Section 132 in BNS: Section 160
Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
Section 132 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof) corresponds to Section 160 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 160 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Death, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof. | Death, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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