Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Penalizes abetting mutiny by defense personnel or attempting to seduce them from their allegiance or duty.
Key Legal Elements
- Abetting the commission of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor, or airman in the Army, Navy, or Air Force of India
- Attempting to seduce any such officer/personnel from their allegiance or duty
Punishment
Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years, and fine
Practical Note
Mutiny involves collective insubordination or rebellion. Abetment of mutiny is a serious offense against state security, triable by the Court of Session.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई भारत सरकार की सेना, नौसेना या वायुसेना के किसी अधिकारी, सैनिक, नाविक या वायुसैनिक द्वारा विद्रोह किए जाने का दुष्प्रेरण करेगा, अथवा ऐसे किसी अधिकारी, सैनिक, नाविक या वायुसैनिक को उसकी निष्ठा या उसके कर्तव्य से विमुख करने का प्रयत्न करेगा, वह आजीवन कारावास से, या दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि दस वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने से भी दायित्व के अधीन होगा।