Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
VII · Section 131

Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, 5[sailor or airman], in the Army, 6[Navy or Air Force] of the 1[Government of India] or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, 5[sailor or airman] from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with 2[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.

[Explanation.—In this section the words “officer”, 8[“soldier”, 9[“sailor”] and “airman”] include any

to read as above.

person subject to the 1[Army Act, 2[the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950)], 3[the Naval Discipline Act,4***the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act,1934 (34 of 1934)] 6[the Air Force Act or 7[the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of

1950)]], as the case may be].]

Judgments on Section 131