BNS 163 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

163. 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.
Harbouring deserter.

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