| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Abetment of the desertion of an officer, soldier, sailor or airman. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 163 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.
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