IPC Section 135 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman

offences relating to the army, navy and air force

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

If a person helps or encourages a member of the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force to leave their service without permission, that person can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Official Text

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.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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