Section 166 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of act of insubordination by Soldier, sailor or airman. Under the old law this was Section 138 of the IPC.
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Section 166 BNS - Abetment of act of insubordination by Soldier, sailor or airman
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 166 - Abetment of act of insubordination by Soldier, sailor or airman
- Old provision
- Section 138 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 166 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 138 IPC | Modified | Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to two years., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal |
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