IPC Section 131 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty

offences relating to the army, navy and air force

Criminal

Punishment

Life imprisonment or imprisonment up to 10 years and fine

As the section puts it: “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”

Summary

Whoever helps or encourages a member of the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force to commit mutiny, or tries to persuade such a person to be disloyal or neglect their duty, can be punished with life imprisonment or up to ten years in prison, and may also be fined.

Official Text

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.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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