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less the contrary is proved, that he kidnapped or otherwise obtained the custody of such child in or... | less the contrary is proved, that he kidnapped or otherwise obtained the custody of such child in order that such child might be employed or used for the purposes of begging. (4) In this section begging means (i) soliciting or receiving alms in a public place, whether under the pretence of singing, dancing, fortune telling, performing tricks or selling articles or otherwise; (ii) entering on any private premises for the purpose of soliciting or receiving alms;Assault or criminal force on grave provocation. |
ace, whether under the pretence of singing, dancing, fortune telling, performing tricks or selling a... | ace, whether under the pretence of singing, dancing, fortune telling, performing tricks or selling articles or otherwise; (ii) entering on any private premises for the purpose of soliciting or receiving alms;Assault or criminal force on grave provocation. Kidnapping. Abduction. Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY45_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(iii) exposing or exhibiting, with the object of obtaining or extorting alms, any sore, wound, injur... | (iii) exposing or exhibiting, with the object of obtaining or extorting alms, any sore, wound, injury, deformity or disease, whether of himself or of any other person or of an animal; (iv) using such child as an exhibit for the purpose of soliciting or receiving alms. 140.(1) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term which m |
eiving alms. 140.(1) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered... | eiving alms. 140.(1) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustrations. (a)Akidnaps Z from India, intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may be sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b)Aforcibly carries or entice |
ay extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustrations. (a)Akidnaps Z from India, i... | ay extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustrations. (a)Akidnaps Z from India, intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may be sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b)Aforcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (2) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person or keeps a person in detention after such kidnapping or abduction, and threatens to cause death or hurt t |
s B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this ... | s B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (2) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person or keeps a person in detention after such kidnapping or abduction, and threatens to cause death or hurt to such person, or by his conduct gives rise to a reasonable apprehension that such person may be put to death or hurt, or causes hurt or death to such person in order to compel the Government or any foreign State or international intergovernmental organisa |
o such person, or by his conduct gives rise to a reasonable apprehension that such person may be put... | o such person, or by his conduct gives rise to a reasonable apprehension that such person may be put to death or hurt, or causes hurt or death to such person in order to compel the Government or any foreign State or international intergovernmental organisation or any other person to do or abstain from doing any act or to pay a ransom, shall be punishable with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with intent to cause that person to be se |
tion or any other person to do or abstain from doing any act or to pay a ransom, shall be punishable... | tion or any other person to do or abstain from doing any act or to pay a ransom, shall be punishable with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (4) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be subjected, or |
cretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term... | cretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (4) Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be subjected, or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to the unnatural lust of any person, or knowing it to be likely that such person will be so subjected or disposed of, shall be punished with imprisonment of e |
may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to... | may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to the unnatural lust of any person, or knowing it to be likely that such person will be so subjected or disposed of, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 141.Whoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twentyone years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent tha |
ither description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 141.Wh... | ither description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 141.Whoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twentyone years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent that girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. 142.Whoever, know |
t girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy will be, forced or seduced to illi... | t girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. 142.Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as t |
ing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such pe... | ing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement. 143. (1) Whoever, for the purpose of exploitation recruits, transports, harbours, transfers, or receives a person or persons, by (a) using threats; or (b) using force, or any other fo |
hat with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement. 143. (1) Whoever, for the p... | hat with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement. 143. (1) Whoever, for the purpose of exploitation recruits, transports, harbours, transfers, or receives a person or persons, by (a) using threats; or (b) using force, or any other form of coercion; or (c) by abduction; or (d) by practising fraud, or deception; or (e) by abuse of power; orKidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc. Importation of girl or boy from foreign country. Wrongfully concealing or keeping in c |
rm of coercion; or (c) by abduction; or (d) by practising fraud, or deception; or (e) by abuse of po... | rm of coercion; or (c) by abduction; or (d) by practising fraud, or deception; or (e) by abuse of power; orKidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc. Importation of girl or boy from foreign country. Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person. Trafficking of person.46THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(f) by inducement, including the giving or receiving of payments or benefits, in order to achieve th... | (f) by inducement, including the giving or receiving of payments or benefits, in order to achieve the consent of any person having control over the person recruited, transported, harboured, transferred or received, commits the offence of trafficking. Explanation 1.The expression exploitation shall include any act of physical exploitation or any form of sexual exploitation, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, beggary or forced removal of organs. Explanation 2.The consent of the victim is imma |
nation 1.The expression exploitation shall include any act of physical exploitation or any form of s... | nation 1.The expression exploitation shall include any act of physical exploitation or any form of sexual exploitation, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, beggary or forced removal of organs. Explanation 2.The consent of the victim is immaterial in determination of the offence of trafficking. (2) Whoever commits the offence of trafficking shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be lia |
terial in determination of the offence of trafficking. (2) Whoever commits the offence of traffickin... | terial in determination of the offence of trafficking. (2) Whoever commits the offence of trafficking shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Where the offence involves the trafficking of more than one person, it shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable |
ble to fine. (3) Where the offence involves the trafficking of more than one person, it shall be pun... | ble to fine. (3) Where the offence involves the trafficking of more than one person, it shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (4) Where the offence involves the trafficking of a child, it shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (5) W |
to fine. (4) Where the offence involves the trafficking of a child, it shall be punishable with rig... | to fine. (4) Where the offence involves the trafficking of a child, it shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (5) Where the offence involves the trafficking of more than one child, it shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than fourteen years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (6) |
here the offence involves the trafficking of more than one child, it shall be punishable with rigoro... | here the offence involves the trafficking of more than one child, it shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than fourteen years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (6) If a person is convicted of the offence of trafficking of a child on more than one occasion, then such person shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, and shall also be lia |
If a person is convicted of the offence of trafficking of a child on more than one occasion, then s... | If a person is convicted of the offence of trafficking of a child on more than one occasion, then such person shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, and shall also be liable to fine. (7) When a public servant or a police officer is involved in the trafficking of any person then, such public servant or police officer shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person |
ble to fine. (7) When a public servant or a police officer is involved in the trafficking of any per... | ble to fine. (7) When a public servant or a police officer is involved in the trafficking of any person then, such public servant or police officer shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, and shall also be liable to fine. 144. (1)Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a child has been trafficked, engages such child for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term whi |
s natural life, and shall also be liable to fine. 144. (1)Whoever, knowingly or having reason to bel... | s natural life, and shall also be liable to fine. 144. (1)Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a child has been trafficked, engages such child for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shal |
ch shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to... | ch shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 145.Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves, |
l be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but wh... | l be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 145.Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 146.Whoever unlawfully compels any person to labour against the will of that person, shall be pu |
shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term... | shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 146.Whoever unlawfully compels any person to labour against the will of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Exploitation of a trafficked person. Habitual dealing in slaves. Unlawful compulsory labour.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY47_______ |
nished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine... | nished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Exploitation of a trafficked person. Habitual dealing in slaves. Unlawful compulsory labour.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY47_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
CHAPTERVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE 147.Whoever wages war against the Government of India, or a... | CHAPTERVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE 147.Whoever wages war against the Government of India, or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration. Ajoins an insurrection against the Government of India. Ahas committed the offence defined in this section. 148.Whoever within or without and beyond India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 147, or conspires to overawe, by |
tion. Ajoins an insurrection against the Government of India. Ahas committed the offence defined in ... | tion. Ajoins an insurrection against the Government of India. Ahas committed the offence defined in this section. 148.Whoever within or without and beyond India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 147, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. |
means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Governmen... | means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof. 149.Whoever collects men, arms or ammunition or otherwise prepares to wage war with the intention of eit |
Explanation.To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or ille... | Explanation.To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof. 149.Whoever collects men, arms or ammunition or otherwise prepares to wage war with the intention of either waging or being prepared to wage war against the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 150.Whoever by any act, or by |
her waging or being prepared to wage war against the Government of India, shall be punished with imp... | her waging or being prepared to wage war against the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 150.Whoever by any act, or by any illegal omission, conceals the existence of a design to wage war against the Government of India, intending by such concealment to facilitate, or knowing it to be likely that such concealment will facilitate, the waging of such war, shall be punished |
any illegal omission, conceals the existence of a design to wage war against the Government of Indi... | any illegal omission, conceals the existence of a design to wage war against the Government of India, intending by such concealment to facilitate, or knowing it to be likely that such concealment will facilitate, the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 151.Whoever, with the intention of inducing or compelling the President of India, or Governor of any State, to exercise or refrain from exer |
with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be ... | with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 151.Whoever, with the intention of inducing or compelling the President of India, or Governor of any State, to exercise or refrain from exercising in any manner any of the lawful powers of such President or Governor, assaults or wrongfully restrains, or attempts wrongfully to restrain, or overawes, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, or attempts so to overawe, such Presid |
cising in any manner any of the lawful powers of such President or Governor, assaults or wrongfully ... | cising in any manner any of the lawful powers of such President or Governor, assaults or wrongfully restrains, or attempts wrongfully to restrain, or overawes, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, or attempts so to overawe, such President or Governor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 152.Whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible rep |
ent or Governor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may exte... | ent or Governor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 152.Whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or by electronic communication or by use of financial mean, or otherwise, excites or attempts to excite, secession or armed rebellion or subversive activities, or encourages feelings of separatist activities or endangers sovereignty or unity a |
resentation, or by electronic communication or by use of financial mean, or otherwise, excites or at... | resentation, or by electronic communication or by use of financial mean, or otherwise, excites or attempts to excite, secession or armed rebellion or subversive activities, or encourages feelings of separatist activities or endangers sovereignty or unity and integrity of India; or indulges in or commits any such act shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.––Comments expressing disapprobation of the measu |
nd integrity of India; or indulges in or commits any such act shall be punished with imprisonment fo... | nd integrity of India; or indulges in or commits any such act shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.––Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures, or administrative or other action of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means without exciting or attempting to excite the activities referred to in this section do not constitute an offence under this section. 153.Whoever |
res, or administrative or other action of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by l... | res, or administrative or other action of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means without exciting or attempting to excite the activities referred to in this section do not constitute an offence under this section. 153.Whoever wages war against the Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of ei |
wages war against the Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India or atte... | wages war against the Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India. Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147. Collec |
ther description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fin... | ther description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India. Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147. Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India. Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war. Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power. Act endangering sovere |
ting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India. Concealing with intent to... | ting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India. Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war. Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power. Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India.48THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II___________________________________________________________________________________________ |
ignty, unity and integrity of India. Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace wit... | ignty, unity and integrity of India. Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India.48THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
154.Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of ... | 154.Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation. 155.Whoever receives any property knowing the same to have been taken in the commission of an |
s, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in... | s, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation. 155.Whoever receives any property knowing the same to have been taken in the commission of any of the offences mentioned in sections 153 and 154, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of the property so received. 156.Whoever, being a |
y of the offences mentioned in sections 153 and 154, shall be punished with imprisonment of either d... | y of the offences mentioned in sections 153 and 154, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of the property so received. 156.Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, voluntarily allows such prisoner to escape from any place in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either descriptio |
public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, voluntarily allows s... | public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, voluntarily allows such prisoner to escape from any place in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 157.Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, negligently suffers such prisoner to escape from any place of confinement in |
n for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 157.Whoever, being a p... | n for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 157.Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, negligently suffers such prisoner to escape from any place of confinement in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 158.Whoever knowingly aids or assists any State prisoner or prisoner of war in escaping from lawful cu |
which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may ext... | which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 158.Whoever knowingly aids or assists any State prisoner or prisoner of war in escaping from lawful custody, or rescues or attempts to rescue any such prisoner, or harbours or conceals any such prisoner who has escaped from lawful custody, or offers or attempts to offer any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner, shall be punished with imprisonment f |
stody, or rescues or attempts to rescue any such prisoner, or harbours or conceals any such prisoner... | stody, or rescues or attempts to rescue any such prisoner, or harbours or conceals any such prisoner who has escaped from lawful custody, or offers or attempts to offer any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner, shall be punished with 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.A State prisoner or prisoner of war, who is permitted to be at large on his parole within certain limits in India, i |
or life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and sh... | or life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.A State prisoner or prisoner of war, who is permitted to be at large on his parole within certain limits in India, is said to escape from lawful custody if he goes beyond the limits within which he is allowed to be at large. CHAPTERVIII OF OFFENCES RELA TING TO THE ARMY, NA VY AND AIRFORCE 159.Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airm |
s said to escape from lawful custody if he goes beyond the limits within which he is allowed to be a... | s said to escape from lawful custody if he goes beyond the limits within which he is allowed to be at large. CHAPTERVIII OF OFFENCES RELA TING TO THE ARMY, NA VY AND AIRFORCE 159.Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a |
an, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India or attempts to seduce any such officer... | an, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with 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. 160.Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall, if mutiny be committed in consequen |
term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 160.Whoever abets the committi... | term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 160.Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall, if mutiny be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 161.Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airm |
ce of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either... | ce of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 161.Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, on any superior officer being in the execution of his office, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to f |
an, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, on any superior officer being in the ... | an, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, on any superior officer being in the execution of his office, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India. Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154. Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape. Public s |
ine.Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India. Receiv... | ine.Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India. Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154. Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape. Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape. Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence ther |
ervant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape. Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such ... | ervant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape. Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY49_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
162.Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy orAir Force... | 162.Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy orAir Force of the Government of India, on any superior officer being in the execution of his office, shall, if such assault be committed in consequence of that abetment be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 163.Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in theArmy, Navy orAir Force of the Government o |
nt be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, a... | nt be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 163.Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in theArmy, Navy orAir 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. 164.Whoever, except as hereinafter excepted, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier, sailor or ai |
f India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to tw... | f India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 164.Whoever, except as hereinafter excepted, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in theArmy, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, sailor or airman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or with both. E |
rman, in theArmy, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, has deserted, harbours such officer,... | rman, in theArmy, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, sailor or airman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or with both. Exception.This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is given by the spouse of the deserter. 165.The master or person in charge of a merchant vessel, on board of which any deserter from the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of I |
xception.This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is given by the spouse of t... | xception.This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is given by the spouse of the deserter. 165.The master or person in charge of a merchant vessel, on board of which any deserter from the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India is concealed, shall, though ignorant of such concealment, be liable to a penalty not exceeding three thousand rupees, if he might have known of such concealment but for some neglect of his duty as such master or person in charge, or but for some want |
ndia is concealed, shall, though ignorant of such concealment, be liable to a penalty not exceeding ... | ndia is concealed, shall, though ignorant of such concealment, be liable to a penalty not exceeding three thousand rupees, if he might have known of such concealment but for some neglect of his duty as such master or person in charge, or but for some want of discipline on board of the vessel. 166.Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in theArmy, Navy or Air Force, of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in |
of discipline on board of the vessel. 166.Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordinatio... | of discipline on board of the vessel. 166.Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in theArmy, Navy or Air Force, of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 167.No person subject to the Air Force Act, 1950, the Army Act, 1950 and the Navy Act, 1957, or shall b |
consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which ... | consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 167.No person subject to the Air Force Act, 1950, the Army Act, 1950 and the Navy Act, 1957, or shall be subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter. 168.Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in theArmy, Naval or Air service of the Government of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any g |
e subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter. 168.Whoe... | e subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter. 168.Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in theArmy, Naval or Air service of the Government 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 fin |
arb or token used by such a soldier, sailor or airman with the intention that it may be believed tha... | arb 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 two thousand rupees, or with both. CHAPTERIX OF OFFENCES RELA TING TO ELECTIONS 169.For the purposes of this Chapter (a) candidate means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at any election; (b) electoral right means the rig |
e which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both. CHAPTERIX OF OFFENCES RELA TING TO ELECTION... | e which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both. CHAPTERIX OF OFFENCES RELA TING TO ELECTIONS 169.For the purposes of this Chapter (a) candidate means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at any election; (b) electoral right means the right of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at an election. 170.(1) Whoever (i) gives a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other person to exercise an |
ht of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or re... | ht of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at an election. 170.(1) Whoever (i) gives a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other person to exercise any electoral right or of rewarding any person for having exercised any such right; orAbetment of such assault, if assault committed. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman. Harbouring deserter. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through |
y electoral right or of rewarding any person for having exercised any such right; orAbetment of such... | y electoral right or of rewarding any person for having exercised any such right; orAbetment of such assault, if assault committed. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman. Harbouring deserter. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. Persons subject to certain Acts. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. Candidate, electoral right defined. Bribery.45 of 1950. 46 of 1950. 6 |
negligence of master. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. Persons subj... | negligence of master. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. Persons subject to certain Acts. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. Candidate, electoral right defined. Bribery.45 of 1950. 46 of 1950. 62 of 1957.50THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(ii) accepts either for himself or for any other person any gratification as a reward for exercising... | (ii) accepts either for himself or for any other person any gratification as a reward for exercising any such right or for inducing or attempting to induce any other person to exercise any such right, commits the offence of bribery Provided that a declaration of public policy or a promise of public action shall not be an offence under this section. (2)Aperson who offers, or agrees to give, or offers or attempts to procure, a gratification shall be deemed to give a gratification. (3) A person who obtains or |
ion of public policy or a promise of public action shall not be an offence under this section. (2)Ap... | ion of public policy or a promise of public action shall not be an offence under this section. (2)Aperson who offers, or agrees to give, or offers or attempts to procure, a gratification shall be deemed to give a gratification. (3) A person who obtains or agrees to accept or attempts to obtain a gratification shall be deemed to accept a gratification, and a person who accepts a gratification as a motive for doing what he does not intend to do, or as a reward for doing what he has not done, shall be deemed t |
agrees to accept or attempts to obtain a gratification shall be deemed to accept a gratification, an... | agrees to accept or attempts to obtain a gratification shall be deemed to accept a gratification, and a person who accepts a gratification as a motive for doing what he does not intend to do, or as a reward for doing what he has not done, shall be deemed to have accepted the gratification as a reward. 171. (1) Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of any electoral right commits the offence of undue influence at an election. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of |
o have accepted the gratification as a reward. 171. (1) Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts t... | o have accepted the gratification as a reward. 171. (1) Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of any electoral right commits the offence of undue influence at an election. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of subsection (1), whoever (a) threatens any candidate or voter, or any person in whom a candidate or voter is interested, with injury of any kind; or (b) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or voter to believe that he or any person in |
the provisions of subsection (1), whoever (a) threatens any candidate or voter, or any person in who... | the provisions of subsection (1), whoever (a) threatens any candidate or voter, or any person in whom a candidate or voter is interested, with injury of any kind; or (b) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or voter to believe that he or any person in whom he is interested will become or will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure or of spiritual censure, shall be deemed to interfere with the free exercise of the electoral right of such candidate or voter, within the meaning of subsection (1). (3) |
whom he is interested will become or will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure or of spiritu... | whom he is interested will become or will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure or of spiritual censure, shall be deemed to interfere with the free exercise of the electoral right of such candidate or voter, within the meaning of subsection (1). (3)A declaration of public policy or a promise of public action or the mere exercise or a legal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right, shall not be deemed to be interference within the meaning of this section. 172.Whoever at an election ap |
A declaration of public policy or a promise of public action or the mere exercise or a legal right w... | A declaration of public policy or a promise of public action or the mere exercise or a legal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right, shall not be deemed to be interference within the meaning of this section. 172.Whoever at an election applies for a voting paper on votes in the name of any other person, whether living or dead, or in a fictitious name, or who having voted once at such election applies at the same election for a voting paper in his own name, and whoever abets, procures or at |
plies for a voting paper on votes in the name of any other person, whether living or dead, or in a f... | plies for a voting paper on votes in the name of any other person, whether living or dead, or in a fictitious name, or who having voted once at such election applies at the same election for a voting paper in his own name, and whoever abets, procures or attempts to procure the voting by any person in any such way, commits the offence of personation at an election Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a person who has been authorised to vote as proxy for an elector under any law for the time b |
tempts to procure the voting by any person in any such way, commits the offence of personation at an... | tempts to procure the voting by any person in any such way, commits the offence of personation at an election Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a person who has been authorised to vote as proxy for an elector under any law for the time being in force in so far as he votes as a proxy for such elector. 173.Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both Provided that bribery |
eing in force in so far as he votes as a proxy for such elector. 173.Whoever commits the offence of ... | eing in force in so far as he votes as a proxy for such elector. 173.Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only. Explanation.Treating means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision. 174.Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election sha |
by treating shall be punished with fine only. Explanation.Treating means that form of bribery where ... | by treating shall be punished with fine only. Explanation.Treating means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision. 174.Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both. 175.Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact whi |
ll be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or wi... | ll be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both. 175.Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.Undue influence at elections. Personation at elections. Punishment f |
ch is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in rel... | ch is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.Undue influence at elections. Personation at elections. Punishment for bribery. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election. False statement in connection with an election.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY51_____________________________________________________________________________________________ |
or bribery. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election. False statement in connect... | or bribery. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election. False statement in connection with an election.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY51_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
176.Whoever without the general or special authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises ... | 176.Whoever without the general or special authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenses on account of the holding of any public meeting, or upon any advertisement, circular or publication, or in any other way whatsoever for the purpose of promoting or procuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees Provided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the amount of ten rupees without authority obtains wi |
of promoting or procuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with fine which may ext... | of promoting or procuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees Provided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the amount of ten rupees without authority obtains within ten days from the date on which such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the candidate, he shall be deemed to have incurred such expenses with the authority of the candidate. 177.Whoever being required by any law for the time being in fo |
thin ten days from the date on which such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the cand... | thin ten days from the date on which such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the candidate, he shall be deemed to have incurred such expenses with the authority of the candidate. 177.Whoever being required by any law for the time being in force or any rule having the force of law to keep accounts of expenses incurred at or in connection with an election fails to keep such accounts shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. CHAPTER X OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN ,CUR |
rce or any rule having the force of law to keep accounts of expenses incurred at or in connection wi... | rce or any rule having the force of law to keep accounts of expenses incurred at or in connection with an election fails to keep such accounts shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. CHAPTER X OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN ,CURRENCY NOTES ,BANKNOTES ,ANDGOVERNMENT STAMPS 178.Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, shall be punished with impris |
RENCY NOTES ,BANKNOTES ,ANDGOVERNMENT STAMPS 178.Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any par... | RENCY NOTES ,BANKNOTES ,ANDGOVERNMENT STAMPS 178.Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, shall be punished with 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.For the purposes of this Chapter, (1) the expression banknote means a promissory note or engagement for the |
onment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years... | onment 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.For the purposes of this Chapter, (1) the expression banknote means a promissory note or engagement for the payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any part of the world, or issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power, and intended to be used as equivalent to, or as a substitute for mo |
payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any... | payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any part of the world, or issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power, and intended to be used as equivalent to, or as a substitute for money; (2) coin shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the CoinageAct, 2011 and includes metal used for the time being as money and is stamped and issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power intended to be so used; |
ney; (2) coin shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the CoinageAct, 2011 and... | ney; (2) coin shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the CoinageAct, 2011 and includes metal used for the time being as money and is stamped and issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power intended to be so used; (3) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting Government stamp who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination; (4) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting coin who int |
(3) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting Government stamp who counterfeits by causing a g... | (3) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting Government stamp who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination; (4) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting coin who intending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin; and (5) the offence of counterfeiting coin includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the compos |
ending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, c... | ending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin; and (5) the offence of counterfeiting coin includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin. 179.Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or bankno |
ition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin. 179.Whoever imports or exports, or sells or deli... | ition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin. 179.Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with 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. 180.Whoever h |
te, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with... | te, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with 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. 180.Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, shall be punished wit |
as in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, knowing or hav... | as in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, i |