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Section 163BailablePenal

Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman

Full Text

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.

Plain English Summary

Penalizes abetting the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor, or airman in the Indian Armed Forces.

Key Legal Elements

  • Abetting the desertion of a military personnel (officer, soldier, sailor, or airman)
  • Military personnel must belong to the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the Government of India

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 2 years, fine, or both

Practical Note

Desertion refers to leaving military service with the intention of not returning. Abetment of such desertion is bailable and triable by a Magistrate of the first class.

हिंदी पाठ

जो कोई भारत सरकार की सेना, नौसेना या वायुसेना के किसी अधिकारी, सैनिक, नाविक या वायुसैनिक द्वारा अभित्यजन किए जाने का दुष्प्रेरण करेगा, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि दो वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, या जुर्माने से, या दोनों से, दंडित किया जाएगा।