Section 139

Persons subject to certain Acts.

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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    No person subject to 1[the Army Act, 2[the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950)], the Naval Discipline Act, 3[ 4*** 5[the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934 (34 of 1934)], 6[the Air Force Act or 7[the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950)]]], is subject to punishment under this Code Code for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for "any Articles of War for the Army of Navy of the Queen, or for any part of such Army or Navy".
2. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., for "the Indian Army Act, 1911".
3. Ins. by Act 35 of 1934, s. 2 and the Sch.
4. The words "or that Act as modified" by omitted by the A. O. 1950.
5. Now see the Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957).
6. Subs. by Act 14 of 1932, s. 130 and Sch., for "or the Air Force Act".
7. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., for" the Indian Air Force Act, 1932".

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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