Section 135

Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

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    Whoever, abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], in the Army, 2 [Navy or Air Force] of the 3[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.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for "or sailor".
2. Subs. by s. 2 and the First Sch., ibid., for "or Navy".
3. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Queen".

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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