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.
Section 163 BNS: Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
- Corresponding IPC
- Section 135 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
Classification of offence
| Section | Cognizable? | Bailable? | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
As per the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Bare Act text
Text as enacted in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023), in force from 1 July 2024. Source: India Code, Government of India.
In simple words
Punishes abetting the desertion of an officer, soldier, sailor or airman of the Indian armed forces.
Chapter VIII: Of Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force
- 159 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
- 160 Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
- 161 Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
- 162 Abetment of such assault, if assault committed
- 163 Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
- 164 Harbouring deserter
- 165 Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- 166 Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
- 167 Persons subject to certain Acts
- 168 Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman