Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall, if mutiny be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE
Section 160: Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Corresponding IPC provision
As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table
Questions on this section
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1. A instigates soldiers of the Indian Army to commit mutiny, and mutiny is in fact committed in consequence of his abetment. What is the maximum punishment to which A is liable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?