IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 140 IPC

Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman

Offence

Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in the Military, Naval or Air service of the Government of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, sailor or airman with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, sailor or airman,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three months.
  • Fine: five hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 140 IPC

Section 140 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.