BNS 159 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

159. 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.
Abetment  of  mutiny,  if  mutiny  is  committed  in  consequence
thereof.

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