Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 159
Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
In one line
BNS Section 159 deals with abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty and replaces IPC 131.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce an officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or duty. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable. | Non-bailable. | Court of Session. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 159
159. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
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 or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 159 in the IPC?
BNS Section 159 (Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty) replaces Section 131 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 131 is now BNS 159.
What is the punishment under BNS 159?
Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce an officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or duty – punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and non-bailable, triable by court of Session.
Is BNS 159 bailable?
Non-bailable: BNS 159. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 154 — Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India
- BNS 155 — Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154
- BNS 156 — Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape
- BNS 157 — Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
- BNS 158 — Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
- BNS 160 — Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
- BNS 161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
- BNS 162 — Abetment of such assault, if assault committed
- BNS 163 — Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
- BNS 164 — Harbouring deserter