BNS Section 157 – Abetting mutiny or attempting to seduce a soldier sailor or airman from his duty
Chapter 8: Offences Relating to the Army Navy and Air Force ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 157
IPC S.131
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer soldier sailor or airman in the Army Navy or Air Force 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Life or up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.