Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 8
Offences relating to the Army, Navy & AirForce
Section 163 • Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
Description
Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in theArmy, Navy orAir 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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