The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 135 is now BNS Section 163
135. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
Old law
IPC §135
135. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
135. Whoever, abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: IPC §135New law
BNS §163
163. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
163. Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: BNS §163Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.