Section 163 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.

  1. 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.