| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce an officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or duty. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 159 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.