BNS / Chapter VIII
CHAPTER VIII · SECTIONS 159–168
Of Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force
Explore BNS Chapter 8, covering sections 159–168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Open a section to read its statutory text and official source.
§ 159BNS Section 159 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty§ 160BNS Section 160 — Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof§ 161BNS Section 161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office§ 162BNS Section 162 — Abetment of such assault, if assault committed§ 163BNS Section 163 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman§ 164BNS Section 164 — Harbouring deserter§ 165BNS Section 165 — Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master§ 166BNS Section 166 — Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman§ 167BNS Section 167 — Persons subject to certain Acts§ 168BNS Section 168 — Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
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