BNS Section 163-Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman

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.

[Old Corresponding Section: Section 135 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860]