Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 138BNS 166
Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
BNS 166 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 138 is BNS 166
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to two years.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 166 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 138 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 138 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 166 it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 138 under BNS?
BNS 166: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 138 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 138 (Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman) corresponds to Section 166 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 138 and BNS 166?
Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to two years.
How do I cite BNS 166 in a pleading?
Under Section 166 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 138 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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