September 13, 2026

Section 163 – Abetment of Desertion of Soldier, Sailor or Airman | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter VIII – Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force

163. Abetment of Desertion of Soldier, Sailor or Airman

Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the 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.