IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 138 IPC

Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman

Offence

Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or air Force, of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: six months.
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FAQ — Section 138 IPC

Section 138 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or air Force, of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

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