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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 163 BNS - Abetment of desertion of soldier, Sailor or airman

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
163 - Abetment of desertion of soldier, Sailor or airman
Old provision
Section 135 IPC
Punishment
or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 163 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 135 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of desertion of soldier, Sailor or airman. Under the old law this was Section 135 of the IPC.

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