BNS Section 165 – Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier sailor or airman
Chapter 8: Offences Relating to the Army Navy and Air Force ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 165
IPC S.140
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever not being a soldier sailor or airman in the Army Navy or Air Force 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 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 3 months or fine up to Rs 500 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
