IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 137 IPC

Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master

Offence

The master or person in charge of a merchant vessel, on board of which any deserter from the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India is concealed, shall, though ignorant of such concealment, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred rupees, if he might have known of such concealment but for some neglect of his duty as such master or person in charge, or but for some want of discipline on board of the vessel.

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FAQ — Section 137 IPC

Section 137 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The master or person in charge of a merchant vessel, on board of which any deserter from the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India is concealed, shall, though ignorant of such concealment, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred rupees, if he might have known of such concealment but for some neglect of his duty as such master or person in charge, or but for some want of discipline on board of the vessel.

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